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Munster Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 775 students in Munster, IN, 16% of all K-12 students in Munster, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Munster, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Munster Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul's Lutheran School
St. Paul's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 16
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
8601 Harrison Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-6270
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St. Thomas More School Photo
St. Thomas More School
Gr: PK-8 | 558 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 21
Catholic
8435 Calumet Ave
Munster, IN 46321
(219) 836-9151
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Munster, IN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
775
Students
$7,125
Avg. Tuition
22
Avg. Class Size
49%
Students of Color
18:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Munster)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
775 Students
122,358 Students
% Students of Color
49%
26%
0.65
0.60
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# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
36 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
9%
# Black Students
65 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
415 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
54%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
159 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
42 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
47%
Average Class Size
22 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,125
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,350
$9,169
Average Endowment Size
$3 million
$49.29 million
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Munster, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Munster, IN include St. Thomas More School and St. Paul's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Munster?
2 private schools are located in Munster.
What percentage of students in Munster go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Munster are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Munster?
100% of private schools in Munster are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Munster are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Munster include: St. Paul's Lutheran School vs. St. Thomas More School

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