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Valparaiso Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,651 students in Valparaiso, IN, 13% of all K-12 students in Valparaiso, 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%.
78% of private schools in Valparaiso, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,651
  • Average Tuition: $7,945
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Valparaiso, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 1,651
  • Average Tuition: $7,945
  • Acceptance Rate: 95%
  • Average Class Size: 20 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Valparaiso, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Valparaiso 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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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
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 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 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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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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Valparaiso, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)

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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Valparaiso, IN Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,651
Students
$7,945
Avg. Tuition
20
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Valparaiso)
This State (IN)
# Schools
9 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
1,651 Students
122,358 Students
% Students of Color
15%
26%
0.57
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
26 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
100 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%
# Black Students
18 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
919 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
56%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
585 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
35%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
147 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%
Average Class Size
20 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,945
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$9,169
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Valparaiso, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Valparaiso, IN include Immanuel Lutheran School, St. Paul Catholic School, and Victory Christian Academy, Inc.
How many private schools are located in Valparaiso?
9 private schools are located in Valparaiso.
How diverse are private schools in Valparaiso?
Valparaiso private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Valparaiso go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Valparaiso are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Valparaiso?
78% of private schools in Valparaiso are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Valparaiso are often viewed compared to one another?

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