For the 2025 school year, there are 28 alternative private schools serving 1,755 students in Indiana.
The top ranked alternative private schools in Indiana include The Childrens House, Inc., Midwest Academy, and The Orchard School.
The average acceptance rate is 25%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Top Ranked Indiana Alternative Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Midwest Academy
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Grades: 7-12
| 77 students
615 W 64th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
Grades: PK-8
| 375 students
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Grades: 1-11
| 23 students
Christian Heritage Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
3007 E Carter St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-4662
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-4662
Grades: K-12
| 57 students
Crossing National, Inc
Alternative School (Christian)
515 S Main St Suite 1
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 226-0671
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 226-0671
Grades: 9-12
| 45 students
Crossroad Academy
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
1825 Beacon St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
Grades: 1-12
| 39 students
Gateway Woods School
Alternative School
14505 Klopfenstien Rd
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 376-1732
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 376-1732
Grades: 8-12
| 15 students
Geo Focus Academy
Alternative School
3145 N Meridian St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(855) 534-6301
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(855) 534-6301
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Gibault
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Grades: 2-12
| 109 students
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Grades: PK-12
| 160 students
Hasten Hebrew Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-1261
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-1261
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Hillcrest School
Alternative School (Amish)
10476 E 300 S
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5677
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5677
Grades: 1-8
| 33 students
Holy Cross School
Alternative School
6301 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 298-3077
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 298-3077
Grades: 3-12
| 89 students
Honeyview Amish School
Alternative School (Amish)
4495 S 950 W
Millersburg, IN 46543
(260) 593-3377
Millersburg, IN 46543
(260) 593-3377
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
Indianapolis Training Inst
Alternative School (Christian)
2820 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-7301
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-7301
Grades: 6-10
| 15 students
Jasper Christian Academy
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
231 Hillside Dr
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 634-2406
Jasper, IN 47546
(812) 634-2406
Grades: PK-9
| 38 students
Kinwell Academy Inc
Alternative School
815 N Western Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 618-4289
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 618-4289
Grades: 9-12
| 29 students
Paddock View Residential Center
Alternative School
1700 E Bradford Pike
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7740
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7740
Grades: 6-12
| 25 students
Pierceton Woods Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
27 Pequignot Dr
Pierceton, IN 46562
(574) 400-2198
Pierceton, IN 46562
(574) 400-2198
Grades: 6-12
| 34 students
Pleasant View School
Alternative School (Amish)
8936 W 600 N
Etna Green, IN 46524
(574) 858-9032
Etna Green, IN 46524
(574) 858-9032
Grades: 1-8
| 27 students
Repairer Of The Breach Ministries (d211)
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Grades: PK-9
| 32 students
Shults-lewis School
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
325 S 150e
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
Valparaiso, IN 46384
(219) 464-7669
Grades: 7-11
| 6 students
T.r.o.y. Center
Alternative School
1911 E Old 30
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-8787
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-8787
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Transitions Academy
Alternative School
11075 N Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Turning Point Education Centers
Alternative School (Christian)
4516 W St. Rd 54
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 659-2235
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 659-2235
Grades: Inquire with school
| 40 students
Victory Christian Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
610 W Alto Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-9768
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-9768
Grades: PK-K
| 27 students
Wernle Childrens Home School
All-boys | Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2000 Wernle Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-2506
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-2506
Grades: 7-12
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private schools in Indiana?
The top ranked alternative private schools in Indiana include The Childrens House, Inc., Midwest Academy, and The Orchard School.
How many alternative private schools are located in Indiana?
28 alternative private schools are located in Indiana.
How diverse are alternative private schools in Indiana?
Indiana alternative private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
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