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Portage Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 486 students in Portage, IN, 7% of all K-12 students in Portage, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Portage, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Portage Private Schools (2026-27)

Portage Christian School Photo
Portage Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 313 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
(1)
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Map of Nativity Of Our Savior/diocese
Nativity Of Our Savior/diocese
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students
Catholic
2929 Willowcreek Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-2400
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Portage, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Maranatha Christian Academy
Maranatha Christian Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
Church of God
2780 Russell St
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-4206
(1)
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Portage, IN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
486
Students
$7,200
Avg. Tuition
24
Avg. Class Size
68%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Portage)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
486 Students
122,390 Students
% Students of Color
68%
26%
0.70
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
28%
9%
# Black Students
62 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
13%
5%
# White Students
216 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
44%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
69 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
14%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
36 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
95%
48%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,200
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
95%
56%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,800
$9,216
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Portage, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Portage, IN is Portage Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Portage?
2 private schools are located in Portage.
What percentage of students in Portage go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Portage are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Portage?
100% of private schools in Portage are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Portage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Portage include: Nativity Of Our Savior/diocese vs. Portage Christian School

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