Forest Ridge Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Schererville, IN
7300 Forest Ridge Dr, Schererville, IN 46375
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only independent school in Schererville
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent schools nationwide
- Serving families in Schererville since at least 2011
Forest Ridge Academy is an independent private school in Schererville, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 157 students and around 6 students per teacher, smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools nationwide. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 167 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades Pre-K–8
- Students
- 157
- Teachers
- 27.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 5.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 50 girls, 107 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 6.5 hours
- School year
- 167 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 73% of independent elementary schools nationwide (6 students per teacher).
- Larger than 75% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
- Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Indiana
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Forest Ridge Academy whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Forest Ridge Academy
What grades does Forest Ridge Academy serve?
Forest Ridge Academy serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend Forest Ridge Academy?
About 157 students, with 6 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Forest Ridge Academy?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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