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Best Porter County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,704 students in Porter County, IN (there are 52 public schools, serving 25,664 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
75% of private schools in Porter County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,704
  • Average Tuition: $13,156
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 65%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Porter County, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16
  • # Students Served: 2,704
  • Average Tuition: $13,156
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 65%
  • Acceptance Rate: 83%
  • Average Class Size: 19 students
  • % Students of Color: 24%
  • View Porter County, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Porter County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
(2)
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Map of Midwest Academy
Midwest Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
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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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St. Paul Catholic School Photo
St. Paul Catholic School
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
1755 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-3374
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Map of St. Paul Tiny Tim Child Development Center
St. Paul Tiny Tim Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 120 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1857 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 465-0882
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8
Christian
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
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Victory Christian Academy, Inc Photo
Victory Christian Academy, Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
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Map of Chesterton Montessori School
Chesterton Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 90 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
135 W. Lincoln Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
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Map of Emmanuel Baptist Academy
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
760 Mccool Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
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Map of Fairhaven Baptist Academy
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students
Baptist
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
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Map of Hebron Christian Academy
Hebron Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12
Sports: 3
Christian
769 W County Road 800 S
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 509-3232
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Map of Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso
Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso
Gr: PK-K | 124 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Extracurriculars: 7
Montessori School
505 Marquette St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
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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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St. Patrick Elementary School Photo
St. Patrick Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 213 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
640 N Calumet Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
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Map of Shults-lewis School
Shults-lewis School
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
325 S 150e
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
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Map of Wee Care Child Development Center Ltd
Wee Care Child Development Center Ltd
Gr: PK | 114 students
Daycare / Preschool
1750 Thornapple Circle
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-1214
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County 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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Map of South Haven Christian School
South Haven Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 82 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
786 Juniper Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-5313
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
16 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPorter County Total Schools
202516
202416
202315
202215
202116
202017
201917
201818
201717
201617
201518
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# Students
2,704 Students
122,348 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025172169179
2024167154172
2023158161174
2022146196185
2021143192180
2020137163171
2019155170175
2018146167172
2017153171180
2016153169178
2015143148167
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% Average Students of Color
24%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202524%26%34%
202422%26%34%
202321%24%33%
202222%23%33%
202121%22%32%
202020%22%32%
201920%21%31%
201819%21%31%
201716%23%32%
201616%23%32%
201516%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
221 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202211:114:111:1
202112:114:111:1
202011:114:112:1
201913:114:112:1
201813:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201514:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202541%46%55%
202442%45%54%
202335%45%54%
202235%44%54%
202132%44%54%
202034%44%54%
201934%45%53%
201834%46%53%
201733%46%53%
201633%45%52%
201530%44%52%
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Average Class Size
19 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025191715
2024191715
2023181715
2022181715
2021171715
2020161715
2019161715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
2015171615
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Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202581213
202451112
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Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1191

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025124011931233
2024124011871230
2023123011921228
2022123011891229
2021123011911229
2020123011881226
2019123011861226
2018123012141226
2017123012341233
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Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2015-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025252526
2024252526
2023252526
2022252526
2021252526
2020252525
2019252525
2018252525
2017252525
2016252525
2015252525
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,156
$10,353

Tuition Cost Trends (2019-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$15,211$10,583$15,012
2024$5,810$7,607$13,254
2023$4,375$7,315$12,626
2022$4,375$7,169$12,187
2021$4,375$7,068$11,800
2020$4,375$6,970$11,512
2019$3,750$6,844$11,293
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Average % on Financial Aid
65%
54%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202565%54%34%
202462%52%34%
202345%50%34%
202245%45%33%
202145%44%33%
202045%43%32%
201945%44%31%
201810%41%30%
20175%36%30%
20164%34%29%
20154%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,433
$9,150

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$3,433$9,318$7,073
2024$21,500$10,159$6,930
2023$1,750$9,112$6,469
2022$1,750$9,215$6,289
2021$1,750$9,051$6,055
2020$1,750$9,288$5,921
2019$1,750$9,524$5,795
2018$1,750$9,735$5,456
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Average Acceptance Rate
83%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202583%84%81%
202495%89%85%
202395%88%85%
202295%88%85%
202195%89%85%
202095%89%85%
201995%88%85%
201895%89%85%
201790%89%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$49.58 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.590.590.65
20240.590.580.65
20230.580.580.65
20220.570.560.64
20210.580.570.64
20200.580.550.64
20190.580.530.63
20180.580.530.63
20170.540.500.61
20160.540.500.61
20150.540.490.61
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%2%4%
20212%2%4%
20202%2%4%
20192%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
291 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202511%9%9%
202411%9%9%
202310%8%9%
202210%8%8%
202110%8%9%
202010%7%9%
20199%6%8%
20189%6%8%
20176%4%8%
20166%4%8%
20156%4%8%
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# Black Students
99 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20254%6%7%
20244%5%7%
20234%6%8%
20224%6%7%
20214%6%7%
20204%6%8%
20194%5%7%
20184%5%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20153%5%8%
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# White Students
1,576 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
57%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202557%58%52%
202458%60%52%
202359%60%52%
202260%62%54%
202159%61%54%
202060%63%54%
201959%65%56%
201860%65%56%
201762%67%58%
201662%67%58%
201563%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
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
746 Students
30,793 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPorter County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202527%24%26%
202426%23%26%
202325%24%25%
202224%22%25%
202125%23%25%
202024%22%24%
201926%22%24%
201825%22%23%
201727%22%22%
201627%22%22%
201525%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Porter County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Porter County, IN include St. Paul Tiny Tim Child Development Center, Midwest Academy, and Immanuel Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Porter County?
16 private schools are located in Porter County.
How diverse are private schools in Porter County?
Porter County private schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Porter County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Porter County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Porter County?
75% of private schools in Porter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Porter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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