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Indiana Private Daycares & Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 473 private daycares & preschools serving 84,502 students in Indiana.

The private daycares & preschools in Indiana include Colonial Christian School, International School Of Indiana, and Eman Schools.

The average tuition cost is $7,694, which is lower than the Indiana average tuition cost of $8,514.

66% of private daycares & preschools in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 473
# Students Served: 84,502

Quick Facts (26-27)

# Private Schools: 473
# Students Served: 84,502

Indiana Private Daycares & Preschools Trends

473

Private Schools

84,502

Students

$7,694

Avg. Tuition

Avg. Class Size

26%

Students of Color

14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana?

The private daycares & preschools in Indiana include Colonial Christian School, International School Of Indiana, and Eman Schools.

How many private daycares & preschools are located in Indiana?

473 private daycares & preschools are located in Indiana.

How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Indiana?

The average tuition cost is $7,694, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $8,514.

How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Indiana?

Indiana private daycares & preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is same as the Indiana private school average of 26%.

What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Indiana?

66% of private daycares & preschools in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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