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La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana. Our close-knit community is a rich mosaic of exceptional students, all with the common goal of becoming the best version of ourselves.
La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana. Our close-knit community is a rich mosaic of exceptional students, all with the common goal of personal excellence. We pride ourselves on meeting each student where they are and providing them with the tools they need to accomplish meaningful success.
With a student-teacher ratio of 7:1, robust academics, a fully staffed student support center, and superb college placement, La Lumiere students, who come from diverse states and countries, enjoy a level of personalized attention that simply does not exist at larger schools.
Our campus is located just 10 miles from the beautiful shores of Lake Michigan and 60 minutes from downtown Chicago, and neighbors charming beach and countryside communities in both Indiana and Michigan. Boarding students are able to take advantage of this locale via frequent weekend trips to the beaches, towns, and orchards nearby, and are also able to take day trips to Chicago.
To learn more about La Lumiere School, please fill out our online inquiry form or call us at (219) 326-7450 to set up an appointment and tour our beautiful 190-acre wooded campus.
La Lumiere School accreditations: Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS), The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS), National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS), Lake Michigan Association of Independent Schools
Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
John Roberts '73 - The Chief Justice of the United States of America
Jim Gaffigan '84 - Actor, Comedian
Paris Barclay '74 - Television Director and Producer
La Lumiere School's tuition is approximately $52,400 for boarding students and $19,400 for day students.
Who are famous alumni from La Lumiere School?
La Lumiere School famous alumni include: John Roberts '73, Jim Gaffigan '84, Paris Barclay '74, Jaren Jackson Jr. '17 and Jordan Poole.
What sports does La Lumiere School offer?
La Lumiere School offers 11 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Cross Country Running, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
When is the application deadline for La Lumiere School?
The application deadline for La Lumiere School is Jan. 13 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 13 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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