For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 blue ribbon private high schools serving 8,400 students in Indiana.
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Indiana include Eman Schools, Bishop Chatard, and Cathedral High School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is higher than the Indiana private high school average acceptance rate of 80%.
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 High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Eman Schools![Eman Schools Photo - Graduation Day High School]( "Eman Schools Photo - Graduation Day High School")
(Islamic)
11965 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-9466
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-9466
Gr: PK-12 | 594 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 Blue Ribbon year: 2025 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 7-12 | 445 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bishop Chatard
(Catholic)
5885 Crittenden Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-1451
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-1451
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 Blue Ribbon year: 2023 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 8-12 | 719 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 43 Blue Ribbon year: 2004 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5225 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 968-7324
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 968-7324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 34 Blue Ribbon year: 2004, 2016, 2022 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: PK-12 | 1,589 student Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 7 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
Lutheran High School![Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School is a diverse, family environment, with a focus on building relationships, serving one another with love, and championing the positive.]( "Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School is a diverse, family environment, with a focus on building relationships, serving one another with love, and championing the positive.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5555 S Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-5474
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-5474
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Blue Ribbon year: 2025 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Roncalli High School![Roncalli High School Photo - Aerial view of campus]( "Roncalli High School Photo - Aerial view of campus")
(Catholic)
3300 Prague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 787-8277
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 787-8277
Gr: 9-12 | 1,177 student Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 18 Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph High School
(Catholic)
1441 N Michigan St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 233-6137
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 233-6137
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students Avg. class size: 20 students Blue Ribbon year: 2003 Tuition listed
St. Theodore Guerin High School
(Catholic)
15300 N Gray Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 582-0120
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 582-0120
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students Blue Ribbon year: 2024 Tuition listed
107 S Greenlawn Avenue
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 287-5590
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 287-5590
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 13
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Indiana?
The top ranked blue ribbon private high schools in Indiana include Eman Schools, Bishop Chatard, and Cathedral High School.
How many blue ribbon private high schools are located in Indiana?
11 blue ribbon private high schools are located in Indiana.
How diverse are blue ribbon private high schools in Indiana?
Indiana blue ribbon private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 25%.
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