Top 20 Best Indiana Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 483 private daycares & preschools serving 87,396 students in Indiana.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana include Eman Schools, Canterbury School and Evansville Day School.
The average tuition cost is $6,047, which is lower than the Indiana average tuition cost of $7,203.
68% of private daycares & preschools in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Indiana Private Daycares & Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Eman Schools
Eman Schools Photo - Graduation Day High School
(Islamic)
11965 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-9466
Grades: PK-12
| 396 students
The Oaks Academy
The Oaks Academy Photo - Pre-Kindergarten students next to the butterfly enclosure as they learn about the spring season and transformation.
(Christian)
2301 N Park Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 610-0880
Grades: PK-8
| 1,052 students
Ambassador Christian Academy
(Christian)
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Grades: PK-10
| 356 students
Bethesda Christian Schools
Bethesda Christian Schools Photo - Bethesda offers rigorous academics with a Christ-centered education that prepares students for success beyond High School.
(Baptist)
7858 N. County Road 650 E.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 858-2820
Grades: PK-12
| 670 students
7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,077 students
Boone Prairie School
(Christian)
5175 E 300 S
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
Burge Terrace Christian School
(Baptist)
9345 Brookville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Canterbury School
Canterbury School Photo
5601 Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 407-3553
Grades: NS-12
| 895 students
Central Catholic
Central Catholic Photo - Welcome to Central Catholic School
(Catholic)
1155 Cameron St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-7759
Grades: PK-8
| 247 students
Central Lutheran School
Central Lutheran School Photo - Preschool students learn through a balanced curriculum. (Photo taken pre-COVID.)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
900 Green St
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2502
Grades: NS-8
| 341 students
The Childrens House
The Childrens House Photo - Leaf fort!! Hiding out with Isa, Liam, Riley, Fisher, Eva, and Teo!
Montessori School
(1)
2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Grades: PK-8
| 46 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
52473 State Road 933
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 272-3922
Grades: PK-8
| 501 students
Colonial Christian School
Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.
(Baptist)
8140 Union Chapel Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Community Montessori School
Community Montessori School Photo - Community Montessori School - Fishers,IN
Montessori School
9069 E 141st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 774-8551
Grades: PK-4
| 56 students
Concordia Lutheran Church-schl
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4245 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 426-9922
Grades: PK-8
| 461 students
Cross Street Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2318 W Cross St
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-4141
Grades: PK-8
| 35 students
Crown Point Christian School
(Calvinist)
10550 Park Pl
Saint John, IN 46373
(219) 365-5694
Grades: PK-8
| 628 students
De Motte Christian School
De Motte Christian School Photo
(Christian)
1223 Begonia St. Se
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-3721
Grades: PK-8
| 302 students
Early Childhood Develop Center
Early Childhood Develop Center Photo - During the summer, a gardening teacher engages the children in a wide variety of plant based experiences. Planting seeds, planting seedlings, caring for the plants and harvesting the produce connects the children to the environment and provides on-going concrete experiences with living science.
Daycare / Preschool
10 Child Care Ctr
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3344
Grades: PK-K
| 291 students
Elkhart Christian Academy
(Baptist)
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Grades: PK-12
| 516 students
Emmanuel - St Michael Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1123 Union Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
Evansville Christian School
Evansville Christian School Photo - Evansville Christian High School
(Christian)
(4)
10644 Lincoln Avenue
Newburgh, IN 47630
(812) 477-7777
Grades: NS-12
| 1,056 students
Evansville Day School
3400 N Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Grades: PK-12
| 277 students
Faith Christian School
(Christian)
(5)
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Grades: PK-12
| 683 students
God's Kids Early Learning Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
(1)
6049 E 91st St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-1261
Grades: PK-K
| 288 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10445 Commerce Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 415-0408
Grades: NS-K
| 51 students
The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist
The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10925 Cork Place
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-7522
Grades: NS-PK
| 144 students
Good Shepherd School
(Catholic)
2301 N Stockwell Road
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4477
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Greenwood Christian Academy
Greenwood Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
835 W. Worthsville Rd.
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5300
Grades: NS-12
| 818 students
Hammond Baptist High School
(Baptist)
134 W Joliet St
Schererville, IN 46375
(219) 322-5400
Grades: PK-12
| 347 students
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
6401 E 75th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-3441
Grades: NS-12
| 1,553 students
Highland Christian School
Highland Christian School Photo - Highland Christian School celebrates our 2022 Spelling Bee champions!
(Christian)
3040 Ridge Rd
Highland, IN 46322
(616) 212-7413
Grades: PK-8
| 451 students
Holy Cross Continuation School
(Catholic)
1020 Wilber St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 234-3422
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Holy Cross Lutheran Church
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3425 Crescent Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-3173
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8115 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-1234
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana include Eman Schools, Canterbury School and Evansville Day School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Indiana?
483 private daycares & preschools are located in Indiana.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Indiana?
The average tuition cost is $6,047, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $7,203.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Indiana?
Indiana private daycares & preschools are approximately 24% minority students, which is same as the Indiana private school average of 24%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Indiana?
68% of private daycares & preschools in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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