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Best Indiana Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 769 private schools serving 121,554 students in Indiana (there are 1,903 public schools, serving 1,032,682 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 $9,658 for elementary schools and $12,169 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Indiana include Culver Academies, Colonial Christian School, and La Lumiere School.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
77% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Amish.

Top Ranked Indiana Private Schools by County (2025-26)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
12
1,099
21%
66
13,858
20%
9
1,170
8%
6
1,172
5%
16
1,400
23%
51
3,941
10%
5
1,793
13%
49
6,933
10%
33
1,314
21%
52
10,054
12%
12
1,621
10%
131
29,306
16%
13
1,403
17%
13
1,813
11%
16
2,759
10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked private schools in Indiana include Culver Academies, Colonial Christian School, and La Lumiere School.
How many private schools are located in Indiana?
There are 769 private schools are located in Indiana.
How much do private schools cost in Indiana?
The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,658 for elementary schools and $12,169 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?
77% of private schools in Indiana are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Amish.
Which private schools in Indiana are often viewed compared to one another?

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