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St. Michael School
Muncie KinderCare

Best Delaware County Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 624 students in Delaware County, IN.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private preschools in Delaware County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Delaware County Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. Michael School Photo
St. Michael School
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)
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Map of Heritage Hall Christian School
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)
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Muncie KinderCare Photo
Muncie KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
4001 West Clara Lane
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 286-1850
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Map of St. Michael Catholic School
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 Preschools (Closed)

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

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Preschools

YearDelaware County Total Schools
20254
20244
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20174
20164
20154
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# Students
624 Students
84,917 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025156200191
2024156190187
2023145200185
2022145197188
2021144196184
2020141189179
2019139189182
2018139185181
2017120190183
2016120186181
2015123177173
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% Average Students of Color
19%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202519%26%32%
202419%26%32%
202310%23%32%
202213%23%31%
202113%23%32%
20209%22%31%
201910%22%31%
201810%21%30%
201712%25%31%
201612%24%31%
201513%23%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
55 Teachers
5,962 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202511:114:112:1
202411:114:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202214:114:112:1
202114:115:112:1
202020:115:112:1
201920:115:112:1
201820:115:112:1
201718:114:112:1
201618:115:112:1
201518:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
43%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202530%42%51%
202430%41%51%
202310%40%51%
202210%40%51%
202110%40%50%
201750%43%49%
201650%42%49%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025151716
2024151716
2023171716
2022171716
2021171716
2017121716
2016121716
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,773
$9,534

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$5,773$9,729$12,988
2024$5,773$6,785$10,159
2023$6,045$5,837$9,500
2022$6,045$5,512$8,989
2021$6,045$5,303$8,661
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Average % on Financial Aid
95%
57%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202595%57%31%
202495%54%30%
202390%50%30%
202290%46%29%
202190%44%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$10,455

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$4,000$10,750$4,864
2024$4,000$11,802$4,788
2023$4,000$10,589$4,663
2022$4,000$10,637$4,366
2021$4,000$10,383$4,213
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Average Acceptance Rate
93%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202593%86%83%
202493%91%88%
202390%90%88%
202290%90%88%
202190%91%88%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.570.630.65
20240.570.630.65
20230.510.610.65
20220.510.600.64
20210.510.600.64
20200.510.600.64
20190.540.580.64
20180.540.580.64
20170.550.560.62
20160.550.560.62
20150.540.560.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,249 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20255%3%4%
20245%3%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%2%5%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
6,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20255%8%8%
20245%8%8%
20232%8%8%
20222%7%8%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%7%
20191%6%7%
20181%6%7%
20171%4%6%
20161%4%7%
20151%4%6%
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# Black Students
23 Students
4,256 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20254%5%6%
20244%5%6%
20232%5%6%
20222%5%6%
20212%5%7%
20201%5%7%
20192%5%6%
20182%5%6%
20172%4%6%
20162%5%6%
20152%5%6%
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# White Students
371 Students
42,739 Students
% White Students
59%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202559%51%48%
202459%52%48%
202362%54%48%
202262%56%50%
202163%56%50%
202038%56%51%
201942%58%52%
201842%57%52%
201747%59%54%
201647%59%54%
201546%59%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
167 Students
27,591 Students
% of Others Students
27%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDelaware County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202527%33%34%
202427%32%33%
202332%31%33%
202232%29%31%
202131%30%31%
202059%29%31%
201954%29%30%
201854%30%30%
201749%31%30%
201649%30%29%
201550%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Delaware County, IN?
The top ranked private preschools in Delaware County, IN is St. Michael School.
How many private preschools are located in Delaware County?
4 private preschools are located in Delaware County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Delaware County?
75% of private preschools in Delaware County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Delaware County are often viewed compared to one another?

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