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La Porte Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 657 students in La Porte, IN, 10% of all K-12 students in La Porte, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 97%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
60% of private schools in La Porte, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 657
  • Average Tuition: $11,825
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View La Porte, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 5
  • # Students Served: 657
  • Average Tuition: $11,825
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 20%
  • View La Porte, IN School Trends

Top Ranked La Porte Private Schools (2026-27)

La Lumiere School Photo
La Lumiere School
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
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Map of Door Prairie Adventist Christian School
Door Prairie Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1480 Boyd Blvd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-6959
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Map of Maple City Montessori
Maple City Montessori
Gr: K-1 | 19 students
Montessori School
3505 W Waverly Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-6100
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Map of Renaissance Academy
Renaissance Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 3
Montessori School
4093 W Us Highway 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
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Map of St. Johns Lutherm School
St. Johns Lutherm School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
111 Kingsbury Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-6692
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La Porte, IN Private School Trends

5
Private Schools
657
Students
$11,825
Avg. Tuition
17
Avg. Class Size
20%
Students of Color
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (La Porte)
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
657 Students
122,390 Students
% Students of Color
20%
26%
0.54
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
208 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
32%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
393 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
60%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
60 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,825
$8,512
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
56%
Average Endowment Size
$5.3 million
$49.29 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
97%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in La Porte, IN?
The top ranked private schools in La Porte, IN is La Lumiere School.
How many private schools are located in La Porte?
5 private schools are located in La Porte.
How diverse are private schools in La Porte?
La Porte private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in La Porte go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in La Porte are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in La Porte?
60% of private schools in La Porte are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Catholic).
Which private schools in La Porte are often viewed compared to one another?

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