For the 2025 school year, there are 780 private schools serving 120,387 students in Indiana (there are 1,904 public schools, serving 1,032,682 students). 10% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $9,640 for elementary schools and $12,009 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Indiana include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Eman Schools, and Culver Academies.
The average acceptance rate is 84% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student-teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Indiana Private Schools by County (2025)
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 Culver Academies.
How many private schools are located in Indiana?
There are 780 private schools are located in Indiana.
How much do private schools cost in Indiana?
The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,640 for elementary schools and $12,009 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?
10% 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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