Delaware County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 624 students in Delaware County, IN (there are 33 public schools, serving 15,358 public students). 4% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Delaware County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Delaware County Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Michael School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2801 East 16th Street
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-9353
(6)
Map of Heritage Hall Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
(2)
Muncie KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
4001 West Clara Lane
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 286-1850
Map of St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2301 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-5878
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Delaware County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Alpha Elementary School
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
1600 W Cowing Drive
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 284-2711
Map of Gft Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 11 students
Christian
10000 N Cr 525w
Gaston, IN 47342
(765) 358-3306

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
624 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,773
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
95%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$9,169
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
29 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%
# Hispanic Students
31 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
23 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
371 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
59%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
167 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Delaware County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Delaware County, IN is St. Michael School.
How many private schools are located in Delaware County?
4 private schools are located in Delaware County.
What percentage of students in Delaware County go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Delaware County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Delaware County?
75% of private schools in Delaware County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?

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