Oldest Private High Schools in Indiana

The average private high school in Indiana was founded around 1975 (2024).
The oldest private high school in Indiana is Oldenburg Academy, founded in 1852.
Year Founded Range: 1852 1974 Avg. Year Founded: 1950

Oldest Private High Schools in Indiana (2024)

School
Founding Date
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Oldenburg Academy
Oldenburg Academy Photo
(Catholic)
(2)
Founding Date: 1852
Grades: 9-12
1 Twister Cir
Oldenburg, IN 47036
(812) 934-4440
Rank: #22.
Union Bible Academy
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1861
Grades: PK-12
434 S Union St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-9324
Rank: #33.
Culver Academies
Culver Academies Photo - An aerial view of Memorial Chapel and Lake Maxinkuckee. Situated on 1,800 acres of green hills and pristine woodlands, Culver's storied campus is home to three distinct leadership-development experiences: Culver Military Academy, Culver Girls Academy, and Culver Summer Schools and Camps.
(1)
Founding Date: 1894
Grades: 9-12
1300 Academy Rd
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-8300
Rank: #44.
Park Tudor School
Park Tudor School Photo - Travel opportunities for students include trips to France, Spain, Uruguay, China, and cities throughout the U.S.
(1)
Founding Date: 1902
Grades: PK-12
7200 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 415-2700
Rank: #55.
Cathedral High School
Cathedral High School Photo - Cathedral High School's college-like campus sits on 40-acres of woods and rolling hills.
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1918
Grades: 9-12
5225 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 542-1481
Rank: #66.
Bishop Noll Institute
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1921
Grades: 9-12
1519 Hoffman Street
Hammond, IN 46327
(219) 932-9058
Rank: #77.
Reitz Memorial High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1925
Grades: 9-12
1500 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4973
Rank: #88.
Concordia Lutheran High School
Concordia Lutheran High School Photo - Service is key for our students. We encourage service through a Service Day, volunteer hours, and fundraisers for needy families.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Founding Date: 1935
Grades: 9-12
1601 Saint Joe River Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-1102
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School Photo - Group picture from the first day of school
(Pentecostal)
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: K-12
3639 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-8710
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Evansville Day School
Founding Date: 1946
Grades: PK-12
3400 N Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Rank: #1111.
Mater Dei High School
Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei students consistently score above Indiana's overall passing rate on ISTEP+ 10 assessment. On average, our senior classes earn $12 million in scholarships each year.
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1949
Grades: 9-12
1300 Harmony Way
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 426-2258
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Bethany Christian Schools
(Mennonite)
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: 1-12
2904 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2567
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Founding Date: 1954
Grades: 7-12
201 West State Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-2150
Rank: #1414.
Bishop Luers High School
Bishop Luers High School Photo - Ukulele Society
(Catholic)
(1)
Founding Date: 1958
Grades: 9-12
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 456-1261
Rank: #1515.
Bishop Chatard
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1961
Grades: 9-12
5885 Crittenden Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-1451
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Photo
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: 9-12
2801 W 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7050
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Calumet Christian Schools Inc
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1962
Grades: K-12
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Bishop Dwenger High School
Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: 9-12
1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School Photo - La Lumiere School is a private, independent boarding and day school founded in 1963, located in La Porte, Indiana, on an idyllic 190-acre wooded campus.
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1963
Grades: 9-12
6801 N. Wilhelm Road
La Porte, IN 46350
(219) 326-7450
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Cardinal Ritter High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: 7-12
3360 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Marian High School
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1964
Grades: 9-12
1311 S Logan Street
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5257
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
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)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: PK-12
7858 N. County Road 650 E.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 858-2820
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Heritage Christian School
Heritage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1965
Grades: NS-12
6401 E 75th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-3441
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Heritage Hall Christian School
(Baptist)
(2)
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Peace Montessori
Montessori School
Founding Date: 1967
Grades: PK-12
2315 Long Rd
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Christian Academy Of Indiana
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: K-12
1000 Academy Drive
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-6200
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Portage Christian School
Portage Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: PK-12
3040 Arlene Street
Portage, IN 46368
(219) 762-8962
Rank: #26 - 2826. - 28.
Roncalli High School
Roncalli High School Photo - Aerial view of campus
(Catholic)
Founding Date: 1969
Grades: 9-12
3300 Prague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 787-8277
Rank: #2929.
Central Christian Academy
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1971
Grades: K-12
2565 Villa Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 788-1587
Rank: #3030.
Granger Christian School
(Christian)
Founding Date: 1972
Grades: PK-12
52025 Gumwood Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 272-5815
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Elkhart Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Indiana Christian Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
Founding Date: 1973
Grades: PK-12
432 W 300 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 643-7884
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Bible Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
2500 Margaret Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 238-2541
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Harmony School
Alternative School
Founding Date: 1974
Grades: PK-12
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indiana average Private High Schools founding year?
The Indiana average Private High Schools founding year is 1975 for 2024.
What are the Private High Schools with oldest founding year in Indiana?
The top ranked Private High Schools in Indiana include Oldenburg Academy, Union Bible Academy and Culver Academies.

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