St. Paul's Lutheran School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 217 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,300
Acceptance rate: 98%
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other special emphasis association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Lutheran Church Missouri Synod

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	St. Paul's Lutheran School
Pre-K	63
Kind	19
1	8
2	15
3	19
4	11
5	18
6	19
7	22
8	23

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Mild Learning differences

Year Founded

1886

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

217 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

47%

State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

12 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

18:1

National avg.: 11:1

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

solid color pants, polos

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,300

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Tuition Notes

Financial Aide is available and we are a Choice Scholarship school

% on Financial Aid

60%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$2,500

Acceptance Rate

98%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Debbie Minyard

Application URL

Online Application

Endowment Size

$3 million

Sports

Total Sports Offered

6 sports

Sports

BasketballCheering

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

16 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Art ShowBeginning Band

ChoirConcert Band

Girl ScoutsHandbell Choir

Junior High Youth GroupPeer Tutoring

Primary ChoirRecorders

Student Council

Club or Organization:

Chess ClubCode It

Toast Masters Jr.

Arts and Music Programs:

school musical

Recreational Athletic Programs:

Girls on the Run

School Notes

St. Paul's Lutheran School has been a leader in Christian elementary education for the last 120 years, and is considered one of the best kept secrets in Northwest Indiana.
Students are drawn from as far away as Chicago, Dyer, and East Chicago and graduate to such schools as Munster HS, Lake Central, Illiana CHS, Bishop Noll, Luther East HS, Marian CHS, Highland HS, etc.

St. Paul's is a living Christian community of families in partnership with outstanding, caring faculty that provides an atmosphere of challenge and nurture for students academically, spiritually, physically, and socially.

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How much does St. Paul's Lutheran School cost?

St. Paul's Lutheran School's tuition is approximately $6,300 for private students.

What schools are St. Paul's Lutheran School often compared to?

St. Paul's Lutheran School is often viewed alongside schools like St. Thomas More School by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of St. Paul's Lutheran School?

The acceptance rate of St. Paul's Lutheran School is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.

What sports does St. Paul's Lutheran School offer?

St. Paul's Lutheran School offers 6 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field and Volleyball.

What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's ranking?

St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Most extracurriculars offered and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School?

The application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Lake County, IN is $7,322 for elementary schools and $7,507 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Lake County, IN is 82% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).