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Merrillville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 993 students in Merrillville, IN, 14% of all K-12 students in Merrillville, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Merrillville, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Merrillville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Andrean High School
Andrean High School
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5959 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 887-5959
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Map of Aquinas Catholic Community School
Aquinas Catholic Community School
Gr: PK-8 | 209 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
801 W 73rd Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-2049
(15)
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Map of Faith Academy
Faith Academy
Gr: K-12 | 106 students
Christian
7601 Whitcomb St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-2651
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Map of Happy Days Learning Center
Happy Days Learning Center
Gr: K | 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
86 E 70th Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-6005
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Map of Montessori Academy Of Nwi
Montessori Academy Of Nwi
Gr: PK-K | 49 students
Montessori School
3602 W 80th Ln
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-6990
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Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 205 students
Catholic
9292 S Broadway Ave
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 322-5431
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Merrillville, IN Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
993
Students
$8,580
Avg. Tuition
18
Avg. Class Size
58%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Merrillville)
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
993 Students
122,358 Students
% Students of Color
58%
26%
0.75
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
24 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
198 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
20%
9%
# Black Students
238 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
24%
5%
# White Students
341 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
34%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
191 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
19%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
67 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
47%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
17 courses
12 courses
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,580
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
88%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,320
$9,169
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Merrillville, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Merrillville, IN is Andrean High School.
How many private schools are located in Merrillville?
6 private schools are located in Merrillville.
How diverse are private schools in Merrillville?
Merrillville private schools are approximately 58% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Merrillville go to private school?
14% of all K-12 students in Merrillville are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Merrillville?
67% of private schools in Merrillville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Merrillville are often viewed compared to one another?

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