Victory Christian Academy, Inc Photo - Senior Evan Duey signs an athletic scholarship with Cornerstone University!

Best Valparaiso Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,651 students in Valparaiso, IN (there are 24 public schools, serving 10,756 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Valparaiso, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Valparaiso, IN include Victory Christian Academy, St. Paul Catholic School, and Victory Christian Academy, Inc.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
78% of private schools in Valparaiso, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Valparaiso Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Paul Catholic School
St. Paul Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1755 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-3374
Gr: NS-8 | 245 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
St. Paul Tiny Tim Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1857 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 465-0882
Gr: PK-K | 120 students Avg. class size: 25 students 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
Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso
Montessori School
505 Marquette St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate 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
Wee Care Child Development Center Ltd
Daycare / Preschool
1750 Thornapple Circle
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-1214
Gr: PK | 114 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Valparaiso, Indiana

Valparaiso, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
786 Juniper Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-5313
Gr: PK-11 | 82 students Avg. class size: 12 students

Overview

This Town (Valparaiso)
This State (IN)
# Schools
9 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,651 Students
122,144 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
147 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
46%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1230
(Out of 1600)
1193
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,356
$10,583
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$500
$9,318
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.59
# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# 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
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
585 Students
30,323 Students
% of Others Students
35%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Valparaiso, IN?
The top-ranked private schools in Valparaiso, IN include Victory Christian Academy, 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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