For the 2026 school year, there are 773 private schools serving 122,501 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 $9,252 for elementary schools and $11,667 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Indiana include Culver Academies, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, and Eman Schools.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Overview
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
773 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
122,501 Students
5,699,718 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
34%
Student By Grade
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
9,098 Teachers
508,053 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
47%
55%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
11 courses
13 courses
Average SAT score
1193
(Out of 1600)
1234
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
26
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,263
$14,879
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,229
$1,136
Average % on Financial Aid
54%
35%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$9,269
$7,139
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
82%
Average Endowment Size
$81.48 million
$61.9 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.65
# American Indian Students
274 Students
29,879 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
3,046 Students
265,081 Students
% Asian Students
3%
5%
# Hispanic Students
10,373 Students
507,336 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
9%
# Black Students
6,680 Students
416,665 Students
% Black Students
5%
7%
# White Students
70,609 Students
2,933,287 Students
% White Students
58%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
88 Students
20,067 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
30,727 Students
1,472,129 Students
% of Others Students
25%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 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 Culver Academies, Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, and Eman Schools.
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 $9,252 for elementary schools and $11,667 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, La Petite Academy vs. The Montessori Academy At Edison Lakes, Iupui Center For Young Children vs. Muhammad's School
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