For the 2025 school year, there are 23 alternative private elementary schools serving 1,523 students in Indiana.
The top ranked alternative private elementary 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 elementary school average acceptance rate of 82%.
Top Ranked Indiana Alternative Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Midwest Academy
Alternative School
1012 W Indiana St
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Kouts, IN 46347
(219) 766-2999
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
615 W 64th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Gr: 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
Gr: K-12 | 57 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
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students
Gateway Woods School
Alternative School
14505 Klopfenstien Rd
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 376-1732
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 376-1732
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Gibault
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Hasten Hebrew Academy
Alternative School (Jewish)
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-1261
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-1261
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Hillcrest School
Alternative School (Amish)
10476 E 300 S
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5677
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5677
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-9 | 38 students
Paddock View Residential Center
Alternative School
1700 E Bradford Pike
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7740
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7740
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 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
Gr: 7-11 | 6 students Avg. class size: 5 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
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Transitions Academy
Alternative School
11075 N Pennsylvania St
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 805-1800
Gr: 7-12 | 78 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
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Indiana?
The top ranked alternative private elementary schools in Indiana include The Childrens House, Inc., Midwest Academy, and The Orchard School.
How many alternative private elementary schools are located in Indiana?
23 alternative private elementary schools are located in Indiana.
How diverse are alternative private elementary schools in Indiana?
Indiana alternative private elementary schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 25%.
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