Best Franklin Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 177 students in Franklin, IN (there are 8 public schools, serving 5,223 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Franklin, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
33% of private schools in Franklin, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Private Schools in Franklin, IN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Discovery Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1125 W Jefferson St
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-3361
Gr: K | 12 students
Kid City Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1950 N Graham Rd
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-2489
Gr: K | 14 students
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
114 Lancelot Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-3451
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students

Overview

This Town (Franklin)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
177 Students
122,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
111 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
63%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
88 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
16 Students
30,420 Students
% of Others Students
9%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Franklin, IN?
3 private schools are located in Franklin, IN.
What percentage of students in Franklin go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Franklin are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin?
33% of private schools in Franklin are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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