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Best Indiana Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 854 private schools serving 124,300 students in Indiana (there are 1,921 public schools, serving 1,035,547 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Indiana are educated in private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $6,350 for elementary schools and $9,682 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 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 25% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
78% of schools are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).

Top Ranked Indiana Private Schools by County (2024-25)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
44
2,551
38%
71
14,553
21%
10
1,182
8%
6
1,172
6%
18
1,509
25%
60
4,109
11%
5
1,675
12%
52
6,691
10%
37
1,439
22%
52
9,777
12%
12
1,621
10%
138
29,975
16%
14
1,453
17%
13
1,790
11%
16
2,673
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?
854 private schools are located in Indiana.
How much do private schools cost in Indiana?
The average private school tuition in Indiana is $6,350 for elementary schools and $9,682 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Indiana?
Indiana private schools are approximately 25% 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 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indiana?
78% of private schools in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Amish).
Which private schools in Indiana are often viewed compared to one another?

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