Excellent
#57 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 12% of private schools
Morning Star Academy
Elementary School
7350 KENNEDY AVE, Hammond, IN 46323
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
61
Student-Teacher
9:1
Score
8.2
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Indiana private schools
#57 of 478
In Hammond
#2 of 5
public schools
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Morning Star Academy
Elementary School in Hammond · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Morning Star Academy
Morning Star Academy is a private elementary school in Hammond, IN. Morning Star Academy serves approximately 61 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9:1 student-teacher ratio. Morning Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #57 of 478 private schools in IN.
Structured state assessment records for Morning Star Academy show 21% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
- This school 8.2 · Excellent
- IN avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 61 students, Morning Star Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 9:1 students to teachers, Morning Star Academy sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Morning Star Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Morning Star Academy compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Hammond, IN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Morning Star Academy (this school) | 8.2 |
| Morton Elementary School | 2.5 |
| Charles N Scott Middle School | 4.0 |
| Joseph Hess Elementary School | 3.1 |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School | 5.2 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School | 4.0 |
| Frank O'Bannon Elementary School | 3.0 |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School | 3.2 |
| Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School | 2.5 |
| Lew Wallace Elementary School | 2.1 |
| Kenwood Elementary School | 3.5 |
| Henry W Eggers Middle School | 3.3 |
| Washington Irving Elementary Sch | 2.3 |
| Hammond Academy of Science & Tech | 5.4 |
| Abraham Lincoln Elementary School | 3.0 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat This Rating Measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
Data Unavailable
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)
Based on 5 test records from IN state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
7350 KENNEDY AVE, Hammond, IN 46323
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Morning Star Academy may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Ernest R Elliott Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Munster), which scores slightly higher. Another option is OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL (rated 7.0/10, 1.7 miles away, in nearby Highland), a more accessible option. Additionally, HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Highland), a more accessible option. For more schools in Hammond, see our Hammond schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Morton Elementary School Hammond | 0.4 mi | 2.5 |
| Judith Morton Johnston Elementary Highland | 1.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Excel Center - Hammond Hammond | 1.0 mi | 2.4 |
| Warren G Harding Elementary School Hammond | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Joseph Hess Elementary School Hammond | 1.1 mi | 3.1 |
| Charles N Scott Middle School Hammond | 1.1 mi | 4.0 |
| Morton Senior High School Hammond | 1.2 mi | 4.3 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL Highland | 1.7 mi | 7.0 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Hammond | 1.4 mi | 4.0 |
| HIGHLAND CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Highland | 1.9 mi | 6.8 |
| BIBLE BAPTIST SCHOOL Highland | 2.1 mi | — |
| Highland High School Highland | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Highland Middle School Highland | 2.4 mi | 5.1 |
| Frank O'Bannon Elementary School Hammond | 1.9 mi | 3.0 |
| ST JOHN BOSCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hammond | 1.9 mi | 6.7 |
| Mildred Merkley Elementary School Highland | 2.6 mi | 6.2 |
| Southridge Elementary School Highland | 2.5 mi | 5.9 |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Munster | 2.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School Hammond | 2.5 mi | 2.5 |
| Allen J Warren Elementary School Highland | 3.2 mi | 6.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46323 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,906
Median Home Value
$149,200
Median Rent
$1,189/mo
Population
23,184
College Educated
15.5%
Homeownership
66.6%
Avg Commute
23.6 min
Poverty Rate
15.2%
Median Age
36.9
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| RICHMOND FRIENDS SCHOOL Richmond, IN | 8.2 |
| WORTHMORE ACADEMY Indianapolis, IN | 8.3 |
| BURGE TERRACE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN | 8.0 |
| EMMAUS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN | 8.0 |
| HASTEN HEBREW ACADEMY Indianapolis, IN | 8.0 |
| INDIANA HORIZON ACADEMY Crown Point, IN | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Morning Star Academy
What grades does Morning Star Academy serve?
Morning Star Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Morning Star Academy?
Morning Star Academy has an enrollment of approximately 61 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Morning Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Morning Star Academy is 9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Morning Star Academy rank in IN?
Morning Star Academy ranks #57 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Morning Star Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Morning Star Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Morning Star Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Morning Star Academy has 21% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Morning Star Academy a private school?
Yes, Morning Star Academy is a private coeducational school with a Assembly of God affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Morning Star Academy a religious school?
Morning Star Academy has a Assembly of God religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 61
- Gender Split
- 66% M / 34% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Assembly of God
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 844-4470
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