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Franklin County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 378 students in Franklin County, IN (there are 7 public schools, serving 4,098 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Franklin County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Franklin County Private Schools (2026-27)

Oldenburg Academy Photo
Oldenburg Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 146 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 14
Catholic
1 Twister Cir
Oldenburg, IN 47036
(812) 934-4440
(2)
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Map of St. Michael School
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 232 students
Catholic
275 High St
Brookville, IN 47012
(765) 647-4961
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
378 Students
122,390 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
67%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
9 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1200
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$12,125
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
30%
56%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
<1%
9%
# Black Students
4 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
420 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
91%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
32 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
7%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
14 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Franklin County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Franklin County, IN is Oldenburg Academy.
How many private schools are located in Franklin County?
2 private schools are located in Franklin County.
What percentage of students in Franklin County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Franklin County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Franklin County?
100% of private schools in Franklin County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
Which private schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Franklin County include: Oldenburg Academy vs. St. Michael School, St. Michael School vs. Oldenburg Academy

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