La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere offers varsity sports across a variety of programs including soccer, golf, tennis, basketball, baseball, volleyball, crew, lacrosse, and cross country. Because of our small size, all students have the opportunity to participate in athletics if they choose. Our students are competitive both in the classroom and on the fields and courts.

Best Indiana Boarding Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 college-prep and junior boarding schools serving 995 students located throughout Indiana.

Top Indiana Boarding Schools (2026-27)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Culver Academies
Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
(21)
1300 Academy Road
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 835 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Avg. class size: 14 students Acceptance rate: 49% Tuition listed
La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus. At La Lumiere, we form character, cultivate scholarship, and explore faith in order to grow into more complete versions of ourselves.
(Catholic)
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
Gr: 9-12, PG | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed

Historical Statistics Overview

This State (IN)
US (avg. per state)
# Schools
2 Schools
6.4 Schools
# Students
1,028 Students
2,517 Students

Academics and Faculty

Midwest Region*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Indiana report these figures, so the Midwest regional average is shown.
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
8:1
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
69%
69%

Academic Programs

Midwest Region*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Indiana report these figures, so the Midwest regional average is shown.
Avg. AP Courses
20
22
Avg. IB Courses
None reported
28
Avg. Class Size
14
13

Academic Performance

Midwest Region*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Indiana report these figures, so the Midwest regional average is shown.
Avg. SAT Score
1274
1271
Avg. ACT Score
27
27
Avg. Acceptance Rate
68%
59%

Tuition and Finances

Midwest Region*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Indiana report these figures, so the Midwest regional average is shown.
Avg. Tuition (Boarding)
$45,840
$64,455
Avg. Tuition (Day)
$26,003
$38,004
Avg. Tuition (International)
$44,501
$62,450
Avg. Financial Aid Rate
48%
42%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$16,480
$27,075
Avg. Endowment
$105 MM
$84 MM

Student Diversity

Midwest Region*
US
* Fewer than 3 schools in Indiana report these figures, so the Midwest regional average is shown.
% Students of Color
32%
30%
% International Students
21%
27%
% Boarding Students
47%
59%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many boarding schools are located in Indiana?
There are 2 college-preparatory boarding schools located in Indiana.
What is the oldest boarding school in Indiana?
Culver Academies, founded in 1894, is the oldest boarding school in Indiana.

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