La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus.

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 in Laporte County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Laporte County, IN include La Lumiere School, Marquette Catholic High School, and St. Paul Lutheran School.
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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).

Top-Ranked Laporte County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus.
(Catholic)
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
Gr: 9-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Marquette Catholic High School
(Catholic)
306 W 10th St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 873-1325
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(1)
818 Franklin St
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 874-7409
Gr: K-8 | 111 students
St. Stanislaus School
(Catholic)
1506 Washington Street
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-2258
Gr: K-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Door Prairie Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1480 Boyd Blvd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-6959
Gr: PK-8 | 27 students Tuition listed
Imagination Station Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1200 E Coolspring Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6723
Gr: PK-K | 68 students
Maple City Montessori
Montessori School
3505 W Waverly Rd
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 369-6100
Gr: K-1 | 19 students
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
(Catholic)
1000 Moore Rd
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-6216
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Queen Of All Saints School/diocese
(Catholic)
1715 E Barker Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4420
Gr: PK-8 | 207 students
Renaissance Academy
Montessori School
4093 W Us Highway 20
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 878-8711
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Apostolic School
All-boys (Catholic)
5901 N 500 E
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(603) 520-2678
Gr: 8-12 | 22 students Tuition listed
St. Johns Lutherm School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
111 Kingsbury Ave
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 362-6692
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Laporte County, Indiana

Laporte County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Jack & Jill Daycare Ministries (Closed 2014)
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1314 S Woodland Ave
Michigan City, IN 46360
(219) 872-4532
Gr: NS | 25 students
Le Mans Academy (Closed 2000)
All-boys (Catholic)
P O Box 7
Rolling Prairie, IN 46371
(219) 778-2521
Gr: 5-9 | 115 students

Overview

This County (Laporte County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
12 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,621 Students
122,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
134 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
46%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1193
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,787
$10,330
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
54%
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$5.3 million
$80.46 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.67
0.59
# 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
30,420 Students
% of Others Students
38%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
8 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 La Lumiere School, Marquette Catholic High 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 Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Which private schools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?

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