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 High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 456 students in Laporte County, IN.
The top-ranked private high schools in Laporte County, IN include La Lumiere School and Marquette Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Indiana private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private high schools in Laporte County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Top-Ranked Laporte County Private High 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
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
[+] 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
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
456 Students
45,434 Students
% Average Students of Color
36%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
56 Teachers
4,050 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
71%
47%
Average Class Size
13 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
13 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
$16,120
$11,850
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
53%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$5.3 million
$85.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
35 Students
1,272 Students
% Asian Students
8%
3%
# Hispanic Students
61 Students
3,566 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
8%
# Black Students
42 Students
3,031 Students
% Black Students
9%
7%
# White Students
231 Students
28,511 Students
% White Students
51%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 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
88 Students
8,262 Students
% of Others Students
19%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Laporte County, IN?
The top-ranked private high schools in Laporte County, IN include La Lumiere School and Marquette Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Laporte County?
3 private high schools are located in Laporte County.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Laporte County?
100% of private high schools in Laporte County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private high schools in Laporte County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Laporte County include: Marquette Catholic High School vs. La Lumiere School, La Lumiere School vs. Marquette Catholic High School

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