Illiana Christian High School in Dyer, IN, serves 439 co–ed students in grades 9 through 12 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1945, the school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 13:1 supported by 34 teachers.
The school has a Calvinist orientation and is a member of Christian Schools International (CSI).
Approximately 22% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting moderate diversity.
Illiana Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for having one of the largest student enrollments.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 439 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Illiana Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Year Founded
1945
Colors
White, Black, Hunter Green
Student Body
Total Students
439 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Illiana Christian High School often compared to?
Illiana Christian High School is often viewed alongside schools like Andrean High School by visitors of our site.
What is Illiana Christian High School's ranking?
Illiana Christian High School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Illiana Christian High School?
The application deadline for Illiana Christian High School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Illiana Christian High School vs. Andrean High School
The nearest high school and elementary school to Illiana Christian High School is Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools (0.2 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. John the Evangelist Catholic School (2.7 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
10790 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 226 students
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Spiritual development. We attend Mass and adoration weekly, making sure our students have a pivotal role in planning our liturgies. Religion is a core academic subject conducted daily. Students are expected to know Basic Catholic Teachings or BCTs.]( "St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Spiritual development. We attend Mass and adoration weekly, making sure our students have a pivotal role in planning our liturgies. Religion is a core academic subject conducted daily. Students are expected to know Basic Catholic Teachings or BCTs.")
(Catholic)
9400 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5451
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5451
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crown Point Christian School
(Christian)
10550 Park Pl
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5694
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5694
3.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Avg. class size: 24 students
The Childrens Place Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2591 Sauk Trail
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
16 W Wilhelm St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
10790 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 226 students
Hammond Baptist High School
(Baptist)
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Plum Creek Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1300 Calumet Ave.
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1610 Main St
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
Crete, IL 60417
(708) 672-3262
6.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faith Academy
(Christian)
7601 Whitcomb St
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-2651
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 736-2651
7.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 106 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Protestant Reformed/heritage Christian Schools
(Calvinist)
10790 Calumet Ave
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 558-2660
0.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 226 students
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Spiritual development. We attend Mass and adoration weekly, making sure our students have a pivotal role in planning our liturgies. Religion is a core academic subject conducted daily. Students are expected to know Basic Catholic Teachings or BCTs.]( "St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Spiritual development. We attend Mass and adoration weekly, making sure our students have a pivotal role in planning our liturgies. Religion is a core academic subject conducted daily. Students are expected to know Basic Catholic Teachings or BCTs.")
(Catholic)
9400 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5451
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5451
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crown Point Christian School
(Christian)
10550 Park Pl
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5694
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5694
3.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 616 students Avg. class size: 24 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
16 W Wilhelm St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hammond Baptist High School
(Baptist)
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. John the Evangelist Catholic School ![St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Spiritual development. We attend Mass and adoration weekly, making sure our students have a pivotal role in planning our liturgies. Religion is a core academic subject conducted daily. Students are expected to know Basic Catholic Teachings or BCTs.]( "St. John the Evangelist Catholic School Photo - Spiritual development. We attend Mass and adoration weekly, making sure our students have a pivotal role in planning our liturgies. Religion is a core academic subject conducted daily. Students are expected to know Basic Catholic Teachings or BCTs.")
(Catholic)
9400 Wicker Avenue
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5451
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5451
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 466 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Childrens Place Learning Academy
Daycare / Preschool
2591 Sauk Trail
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 757-7679
5.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 62 students
St. Michael Catholic School
(Catholic)
16 W Wilhelm St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-4531
5.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Hammond Baptist High School
(Baptist)
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
5.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 347 students
Plum Creek Christian Academy
(Baptist)
1300 Calumet Ave.
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
Dyer, IN 46311
(219) 865-2142
6.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 287 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Vocational School
4083 N 1000w Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 939-4971
9169.6 miles
Gr: 11-12
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1690 Career Center Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5000
9169.6 miles
Gr: 4-6 | 714 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5200 E Center St
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 933-1503
9169.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 395 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 W Bethel Dr
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-4500
9170 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 W John Casey Rd
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
(815) 929-5200
9170.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 484 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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