For the 2025 school year, there are 31 blue ribbon private elementary schools serving 12,265 students in Indiana.
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Indiana include Heritage Christian School, St. Bartholomew School, and Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School.
The average tuition cost is $8,288, which is lower than the Indiana private elementary school average tuition cost of $9,630.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Indiana Blue Ribbon Private Elementary Schools (2025)
School
Location
Students
Year
Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School![Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School Photo]( "Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School Photo")
(Catholic)
201 West State Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-2150
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-2150
445 students
Year: n/a
Bishop Dwenger High School![Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life]( "Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life")
(Catholic)
1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
719 students
Year: 2004
Christ The King Catholic School![Christ The King Catholic School Photo - Our St. Patrick STEM Lab in use by our students during their middle school Technology/STEM class.]( "Christ The King Catholic School Photo - Our St. Patrick STEM Lab in use by our students during their middle school Technology/STEM class.")
(Catholic)
5858 Crittenden Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 257-9366
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 257-9366
385 students
Year: 2006, 2022
Heritage Christian School![Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
6401 E 75th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-3441
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-3441
1,589 students
Year: 2024
217 W Daisy Lane
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-6090
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 944-6090
263 students
Year: 2005
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
317 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-5468
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-5468
440 students
Year: 2005, 2019
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
369 students
Year: n/a
Our Lady Of Greenwood School
(Catholic)
399 S Meridian St
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-1300
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-1300
325 students
Year: 2010
Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
(Catholic)
14596 Oakridge Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-3475
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-3475
645 students
Year: 2015
St. Barnabas Catholic School
(Catholic)
8300 Rahke Road
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 881-7422
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 881-7422
532 students
Year: 1994
8300 Rahke Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 881-7422
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 881-7422
510 students
Year: 2004
St. John Paul Ii Catholic School
(Catholic)
105 Saint Paul Street
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3266
Sellersburg, IN 47172
(812) 246-3266
356 students
Year: 2003
St. Joseph Grade School
(Catholic)
216 North Hill Street
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 234-0451
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 234-0451
473 students
Year: 2011, 2019
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
5375 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 784-6828
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 784-6828
515 students
Year: 2003, 2006
Saint Lawrence Catholic School![Saint Lawrence Catholic School Photo - Working with our hands! Kindergarten is all about learning and having fun AT THE SAME TIME!]( "Saint Lawrence Catholic School Photo - Working with our hands! Kindergarten is all about learning and having fun AT THE SAME TIME!")
(Catholic)
6950 E 46th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 543-4923
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 543-4923
282 students
Year: 2006
St. Louis De Montfort Catholic School
(Catholic)
11421 Hague Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 842-1125
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 842-1125
539 students
Year: 2013
St. Louis School![St. Louis School Photo]( "St. Louis School Photo")
(Catholic)
17 E Saint Louis Pl
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-3310
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-3310
323 students
Year: 2003
St. Luke Catholic School![St. Luke Catholic School Photo]( "St. Luke Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
7650 N Illinois St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 255-3912
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 255-3912
551 students
Year: 2004
St. Maria Goretti School
(Catholic)
17104 Spring Mill Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-5582
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-5582
506 students
Year: 2013, 2019
St. Monica Catholic School
(Catholic)
6131 Michigan Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 255-7153
Indianapolis, IN 46228
(317) 255-7153
383 students
Year: 2006
St. Paul Catholic School![St. Paul Catholic School Photo]( "St. Paul Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1755 Harrison Blvd
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-3374
Valparaiso, IN 46385
(219) 462-3374
245 students
Year: 2022
7200 Sarto Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 466-3361
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 466-3361
429 students
Year: 2007
St. Pius X Catholic School![St. Pius X Catholic School Photo - Mission: Saint Pius X Catholic School partners with the parish community to provide a safe and effective learning environment, anchored in the Gospel Values, fostering spiritual development, academic excellence and stewardship, centered on the Eucharist.]( "St. Pius X Catholic School Photo - Mission: Saint Pius X Catholic School partners with the parish community to provide a safe and effective learning environment, anchored in the Gospel Values, fostering spiritual development, academic excellence and stewardship, centered on the Eucharist.")
(Catholic)
52553 Fir Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 309-7967
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 309-7967
689 students
Year: 2015
8155 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-6000
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-6000
607 students
Year: 2005
107 S Greenlawn Avenue
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 287-5590
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 287-5590
244 students
Year: n/a
St. Lawrence Catholic School![St. Lawrence Catholic School Photo]( "St. Lawrence Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
524 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-3690
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-3690
173 students
Year: 2006
St. Michael's Catholic School
(Catholic)
515 Jefferson Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6380
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6380
166 students
Year: 2005
St. Patrick Elementary School![St. Patrick Elementary School Photo - Our outdoor classroom allows the students to interact with their environment and take advantage of the beautiful Northwest Indiana weather.]( "St. Patrick Elementary School Photo - Our outdoor classroom allows the students to interact with their environment and take advantage of the beautiful Northwest Indiana weather.")
(Catholic)
640 N Calumet Rd
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
Chesterton, IN 46304
(219) 926-1707
213 students
Year: 2014
St. Thomas Aquinas School
(Catholic)
4600 N Illinois St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-6244
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-6244
200 students
Year: 2005, 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Indiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon private elementary schools in Indiana include Heritage Christian School, St. Bartholomew School, and Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School.
How many blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Indiana?
31 blue ribbon private elementary schools are located in Indiana.
How much do blue ribbon private elementary schools cost in Indiana?
The average tuition cost is $8,288, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $9,630.
How diverse are blue ribbon private elementary schools in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon private elementary schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 25%.
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