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Best Porter County Private High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private high schools serving 1,442 students in Porter County, IN.
The top-ranked private high schools in Porter County, IN include Hebron Christian Academy, Victory Christian Academy, and Midwest Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 78%, which is lower than the Indiana private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
88% of private high schools in Porter County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top-Ranked Porter County Private High Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Hebron Christian Academy
(Christian)
769 W 800 S
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-3788
Gr: K-12 | 56 students Tuition listed
Midwest Academy
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Portage Christian School
Portage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
Gr: PK-12 | 312 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy, Inc
Victory Christian Academy, Inc Photo - Senior Evan Duey signs an athletic scholarship with Cornerstone University!
(Christian)
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
760 Mccool Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Shults-lewis School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
325 S 150e
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Avg. class size: 5 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2780 Russell St
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-4206
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
786 Juniper Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-5313
Gr: PK-11 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This County (Porter County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,442 Students
45,434 Students
% Average Students of Color
23%
24%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
142 Teachers
4,050 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
43%
47%
Average Class Size
17 students
16 students
Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1240
(Out of 1600)
1193
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,729
$11,850
Average % on Financial Aid
93%
53%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,650
$16,971
Average Acceptance Rate
78%
79%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$85.54 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
1,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
103 Students
3,566 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
8%
# Black Students
82 Students
3,031 Students
% Black Students
6%
7%
# White Students
966 Students
28,511 Students
% White Students
67%
64%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
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
283 Students
8,262 Students
% of Others Students
20%
18%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
10 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private high schools in Porter County, IN?
The top-ranked private high schools in Porter County, IN include Hebron Christian Academy, Victory Christian Academy, and Midwest Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Porter County?
8 private high schools are located in Porter County.
How diverse are private high schools in Porter County?
Porter County private high schools are approximately 23% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Porter County?
88% of private high schools in Porter County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private high schools in Porter County are often viewed compared to one another?

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