For the 2026 school year, there are 773 private schools serving 122,539 students in Indiana (there are 1,916 public schools, serving 1,037,328 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,258 for elementary schools and $11,724 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Indiana include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Eman Schools, and Colonial Christian School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student-teacher ratio is 14:1.
Overview
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
773 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
122,539 Students
5,691,246 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9,069 Teachers
508,046 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1191
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,285
$14,923
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,135
$1,149
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,151
$7,216
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$79.45 million
$62.86 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
274 Students
29,824 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,046 Students
264,948 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10,373 Students
506,932 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
6,680 Students
415,837 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
70,609 Students
2,930,905 Students
% White Students
58%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
88 Students
20,066 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
30,847 Students
1,472,563 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports
Top-Ranked Indiana Private Schools by County (2026)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked private schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked private schools in Indiana include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Eman Schools, and Colonial Christian School.
How many private schools are located in Indiana?
There are 773 private schools are located in Indiana.
How much do private schools cost in Indiana?
The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,258 for elementary schools and $11,724 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Indiana?
Approximately 26% of students in Indiana private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Indiana go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indiana?
Which private schools in Indiana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Indiana include: St. Mary Elementary School vs. St. Lawrence Catholic School, Iupui Center For Young Children vs. Muhammad's School, La Petite Academy vs. The Montessori Academy At Edison Lakes
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