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

Top 3 Best Porter County Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 16 private schools serving 2,673 students in Porter County, IN (there are 53 public schools, serving 26,228 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Porter County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Porter County, IN include Portage Christian School, St. Paul Catholic School and Victory Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Porter County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Porter County Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Portage Christian School
Portage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
Grades: PK-12
| 230 students
St. Paul Catholic School
St. Paul Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
1755 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-3374
Grades: NS-8
| 245 students
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Grades: PK-12
| 335 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 386 students
Chesterton Montessori School
Montessori School
135 W. Lincoln Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
Grades: PK-3
| 120 students
Emmanuel Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
760 Mccool Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-3317
Grades: PK-12
| 49 students
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Grades: PK-12
| 187 students
Hebron Christian Academy
(Christian)
769 W 800 S
Hebron, IN 46341
(219) 996-3788
Grades: K-12
| 56 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(2)
1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
Grades: PK-8
| 238 students
Midwest Academy
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso
Montessori School
505 Marquette St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
Grades: PK-K
| 124 students
Nativity Of Our Savior/diocese
(Catholic)
2929 Willowcreek Rd
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-2400
Grades: PK-8
| 173 students
St. Patrick Elementary School
St. Patrick Elementary School Photo - Our outdoor classroom allows the students to interact with their environment and take advantage of the beautiful Northwest Indiana weather.
(Catholic)
640 N Calumet Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
St. Paul Tiny Tim Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
1857 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 465-0882
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Shults-lewis School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
325 S 150e
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
Wee Care Child Development Center Ltd
Daycare / Preschool
1750 Thornapple Circle
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-1214
Grades: PK
| 114 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Porter County, Indiana

Porter County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2780 Russell St
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 763-4206
Grades: 7-12
| 11 students
786 Juniper Rd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 759-5313
Grades: PK-11
| 82 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Porter County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Porter County, IN include Portage Christian School, St. Paul Catholic School and Victory Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Porter County, IN?
16 private schools are located in Porter County, IN.
How diverse are private schools in Porter County, IN?
Porter County, IN private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 25%.
What percentage of students in Porter County, IN go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Porter County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Porter County, IN?
75% of private schools in Porter County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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