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Schererville Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 810 students in Schererville, IN.
The average acceptance rate is 65%, which is lower than the Indiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
67% of private elementary schools in Schererville, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Schererville Private Elementary 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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
810
Students
+46.7% (+258 students) 10-yr
$8,626
Avg. Tuition
+5.0% (+$410) 1-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
46%
Students of Color
+53.3% (+16.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+9.1% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Schererville)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
575 Schools
# Students
810 Students
100,194 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025262174199
2024262155192
2023273160193
2022302207205
2021302204201
2020302165188
2019288174193
2018288171190
2017276176199
2016276173196
2015276147183
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% Students of Color
46%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202546%25%33%
202446%25%32%
202343%23%32%
202234%22%32%
202134%22%31%
202034%21%31%
201933%20%31%
201833%20%30%
201730%23%31%
201630%22%31%
201530%22%31%
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0.70
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.700.580.64
20240.700.560.64
20230.690.560.63
20220.620.550.62
20210.620.550.62
20200.620.530.62
20190.660.510.61
20180.660.510.60
20170.610.480.59
20160.610.480.59
20150.610.460.58
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
2,640 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20255%3%5%
20245%3%5%
20236%2%5%
20224%2%5%
20214%2%5%
20204%2%5%
20197%2%4%
20187%2%4%
20175%2%4%
20165%2%4%
20155%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
200 Students
8,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
24%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202525%9%9%
202425%9%9%
202323%8%9%
202219%8%8%
202119%8%9%
202019%8%9%
201910%6%8%
201810%6%8%
20179%4%8%
20169%5%8%
20159%4%8%
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# Black Students
61 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20258%5%8%
20248%5%8%
20236%6%8%
20225%6%7%
20215%6%8%
20205%6%8%
20196%5%8%
20186%5%8%
20174%5%7%
20164%5%8%
20154%5%8%
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# White Students
371 Students
60,153 Students
% White Students
45%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202546%60%55%
202446%62%55%
202348%63%55%
202257%63%57%
202157%63%57%
202057%65%58%
201951%68%59%
201851%68%59%
201757%69%61%
201657%69%61%
201557%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
154 Students
23,167 Students
% of Others Students
19%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202516%23%22%
202416%21%22%
202317%21%22%
202215%21%22%
202115%21%20%
202015%19%19%
201926%19%20%
201826%19%20%
201725%20%19%
201625%19%18%
201525%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
69 Teachers
7,524 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202511:113:111:1
202411:113:111:1
202312:114:111:1
202214:114:111:1
202114:114:111:1
202014:114:111:1
201913:114:111:1
201813:114:111:1
201711:114:111:1
201611:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
100%
44%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2024-2025)

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025100%43%54%
2024100%42%54%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2024-2025)

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025151716
2024151715
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,626
$9,261

Tuition Cost Trends (2024-2025)

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$8,216$9,658$14,043
2024$8,216$6,662$12,357
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Average % on Financial Aid
95%
56%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2024-2025)

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202595%57%34%
202495%54%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,500
$9,767

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2024-2025)

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$7,500$9,991$6,227
2024$7,500$11,027$6,113
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
65%
83%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2024-2025)

YearSchererville, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202565%83%81%
202490%88%85%
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Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Schererville, IN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Schererville, IN include St. Michael Catholic School, Forest Ridge Academy, and Hammond Baptist High School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Schererville?
3 private elementary schools are located in Schererville.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Schererville?
67% of private elementary schools in Schererville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Catholic).

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