St. Peter Lutheran School offers classes for Preschool age 3 through Grade 8.
We are accreditated through National Lutheran School Accreditation and the State of Indiana.
We are also a choice school and accept state vouchers.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 147 students
- Average class size: 13 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Peter Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1880
Student Body
Total Students
147 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Average Class Size
13 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- St. Peter Lutheran School offers classes for Preschool age 3 through Grade 8.
- We are accreditated through National Lutheran School Accreditation and the State of Indiana.
- We are also a choice school and accept state vouchers.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Peter Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Peter Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Peter Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Peter Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to St. Peter Lutheran School is Midwest Academy (8.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Victory Christian Academy (22.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Midwest Academy
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
8.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1300 Academy Rd
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
18.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy, Inc ![Victory Christian Academy, Inc Photo - Senior Evan Duey signs an athletic scholarship with Cornerstone University!]( "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
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Midwest Academy
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
8.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1300 Academy Rd
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-7100
18.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 832 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy, Inc ![Victory Christian Academy, Inc Photo - Senior Evan Duey signs an athletic scholarship with Cornerstone University!]( "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
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
Shults-lewis School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
325 S 150e
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
23.4 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Avg. class size: 5 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Midwest Academy
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
8.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy, Inc ![Victory Christian Academy, Inc Photo - Senior Evan Duey signs an athletic scholarship with Cornerstone University!]( "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
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Shults-lewis School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
325 S 150e
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
23.4 miles
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Avg. class size: 5 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Victory Christian Academy
(Christian)
360 N. 325 E.
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 335 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Victory Christian Academy, Inc ![Victory Christian Academy, Inc Photo - Senior Evan Duey signs an athletic scholarship with Cornerstone University!]( "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
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 548-2701
22.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1700 Monticello Park Dr
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-8207
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Wee Care Child Development Center Ltd
Daycare / Preschool
1750 Thornapple Circle
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-1214
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-1214
23.4 miles
Gr: PK | 114 students
Montessori Academy Of Valparaiso
Montessori School
505 Marquette St
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
Valparaiso, IN 46383
(219) 462-1932
24.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Avg. class size: 25 students Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
902 E Washington
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-8212
9184.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 329 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1106 E Grace St
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-5175
9184.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 432 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
(Math: 47% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1106 Bomber Blvd
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
Rensselaer, IN 47978
(219) 866-4661
9184.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
9184.4 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
9185.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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