For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private preschools serving 277 students in Chesterton, IN.
50% of private preschools in Chesterton, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
草榴社区 Preschools in Chesterton, IN (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chesterton Montessori School
Montessori School
135 W. Lincoln Ave.
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-2359
Gr: PK-3 | 90 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Fairhaven Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
86 E Oak Hill Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-6636
Gr: PK-12 | 187 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Overview
This Town (Chesterton)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
277 Students
84,917 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
26%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
21 Teachers
5,962 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,920
$9,534
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
2,249 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
6,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
16 Students
4,256 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
155 Students
42,739 Students
% White Students
56%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
87 Students
27,591 Students
% of Others Students
31%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private preschools are located in Chesterton, IN?
2 private preschools are located in Chesterton, IN.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Chesterton?
50% of private preschools in Chesterton are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).
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