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Schererville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 810 students in Schererville, IN, 26% of all K-12 students in Schererville, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Schererville, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Schererville Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Forest Ridge Academy
Forest Ridge Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students
Sports: 4
7300 Forest Ridge Drive
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 756-7300
(3)
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Map of Hammond Baptist High School
Hammond Baptist High School
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Baptist
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
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Map of St. Michael Catholic School
St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2
Catholic
16 W Wilhelm St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
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Schererville, IN Private School Trends

3
Private Schools
810
Students
$8,626
Avg. Tuition
15
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Schererville)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
810 Students
122,358 Students
% Students of Color
46%
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
41 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
200 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
9%
# Black Students
61 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
371 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
45%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
154 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
19%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,626
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
95%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
$9,169
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
88%
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Schererville, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Schererville, IN include Hammond Baptist High School, St. Michael Catholic School, and Forest Ridge Academy.
How many private schools are located in Schererville?
3 private schools are located in Schererville.
What percentage of students in Schererville go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Schererville are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Schererville?
67% of private schools in Schererville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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