Best Laporte County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 1,621 students in Laporte County, IN (there are 32 public schools, serving 14,262 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Laporte County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,621
  • Average Tuition: $11,787
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Laporte County, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,621
  • Average Tuition: $11,787
  • Acceptance Rate: 91%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 29%
  • View Laporte County, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Laporte County Private Schools (2026)

La Lumiere School Photo
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
Map of Marquette Catholic High School
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
306 W 10th St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1325
Map of St. Paul Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 111 students
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
818 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 874-7409
(1)
Map of St. Stanislaus School
Gr: K-8 | 110 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
1506 Washington Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-2258
Map of Door Prairie Adventist Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1480 Boyd Blvd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-6959
Map of Imagination Station Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Daycare / Preschool
1200 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6723
Map of Maple City Montessori
Gr: K-1 | 19 students
Montessori School
3505 W Waverly Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-6100
Map of Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Catholic
1000 Moore Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6216
Map of Queen Of All Saints School/diocese
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Catholic
1715 E Barker Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4420
Map of 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
Map of Sacred Heart Apostolic School
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students
All-boys (Catholic)
5901 N 500 E
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(603) 520-2678
Map of 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
(1)
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Laporte County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Jack & Jill Daycare Ministries
Gr: NS | 25 students
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1314 S Woodland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4532
Map of Le Mans Academy
Gr: 5-9 | 115 students
All-boys (Catholic)
P O Box 7
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(219) 778-2521

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
12 Schools
# Students
1,621 Students
122,415 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
47%
Average Class Size
16 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 and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,787
$10,352
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
54%
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$5.3 million
$88.26 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
43 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
124 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
147 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
9%
5%
# White Students
684 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
42%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
623 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
38%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Laporte County, IN include St. Stanislaus School, La Lumiere School, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Laporte County?
12 private schools are located in Laporte County.
How diverse are private schools in Laporte County?
Laporte County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Laporte County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Laporte County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Laporte County?
75% of private schools in Laporte County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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