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Indiana Private Schools Belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) serving 418 students in Indiana.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
Affiliations: 50% of private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Indiana include Forest Ridge Academy and La Lumiere School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 2

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Indiana (2026-27)

Map of Forest Ridge Academy
Forest Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Sports: 4
7300 Forest Ridge Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
(3)
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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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Indiana?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Indiana include Forest Ridge Academy and La Lumiere School.
How many private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) are located in Indiana?
2 private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) are located in Indiana.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) are religiously affiliated in Indiana?
50% of private schools belonging to Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools (LMAIS) in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
2
Private Schools
418
Students
$20,500
Avg. Tuition
43%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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