Best Indiana Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 761 private schools serving 121,678 students in Indiana (there are 1,912 public schools, serving 1,034,863 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Indiana are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,133 for elementary schools and $9,336 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The best top ranked private schools in Indiana include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Eman Schools and Culver Academies.
The average acceptance rate is 88% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 24% and the student:teacher ratio is 14:1.
77% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Top Ranked Indiana Private Schools by County (2024)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
17
1,308
24%
69
13,847
20%
9
1,204
9%
6
1,273
6%
52
4,502
12%
5
1,713
13%
50
6,965
10%
29
1,134
18%
48
9,970
12%
12
1,647
10%
132
29,286
16%
14
1,468
17%
13
1,895
12%
8
1,017
13%
15
2,458
9%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Indiana?
The best top ranked private schools in Indiana include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Eman Schools and Culver Academies.
How many private schools are located in Indiana?
761 private schools are located in Indiana.
How much do private schools cost in Indiana?
The average private school tuition in Indiana is $6,133 for elementary schools and $9,336 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Indiana?
Indiana private schools are approximately 24% minority students (view national minority students).
What percentage of students in Indiana go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Indiana are educated in private schools (compared to national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indiana?
77% of private schools in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

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