Best Hamilton County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 private schools serving 6,933 students in Hamilton County, IN (there are 68 public schools, serving 62,037 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average tuition cost is $13,437, which is higher than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,352.
33% of private schools in Hamilton County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 48
  • # Students Served: 6,933
  • Average Tuition: $13,437
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 51%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Hamilton County, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (2026)

  • # Private Schools: 48
  • # Students Served: 6,933
  • Average Tuition: $13,437
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 51%
  • Acceptance Rate: 76%
  • Average Class Size: 16 students
  • % Students of Color: 19%
  • View Hamilton County, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Hamilton County Private Schools (2026)

Eman Schools Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 594 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10
Islamic
11965 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-9466
Community Montessori School Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 56 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Montessori School
9069 E 141st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 774-8551
The Goddard School Photo
Gr: NS-K | 51 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Daycare / Preschool
10445 Commerce Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 415-0408
Map of Indiana Academy
Gr: 9-12 | 97 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Seventh Day Adventist
24815 State Road 19
Cicero, IN 46034
(317) 984-3575
Legacy Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 379 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
470 Lakeview Drive
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 776-4186
Our Lady Of Grace Catholic School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 565 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
9900 E 191st St
Noblesville, IN 46060
(317) 770-5660
Map of Our Lady Of Mt Carmel School
Gr: K-8 | 645 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
14596 Oakridge Rd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 846-3475
Map of Peter Rabbit Nursery School
Gr: PK-K | 40 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
10837 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
(1)
Map of St. Louis De Montfort Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 539 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Catholic
11421 Hague Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 842-1125
Map of St. Maria Goretti School
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Catholic
17104 Spring Mill Rd
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-5582
Map of St. Theodore Guerin High School
Gr: 9-12 | 743 students
Catholic
15300 N Gray Rd
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 582-0120
Map of Union Bible Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Christian
434 S Union St
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 896-9324
(1)
University High School of Indiana Photo
Gr: 9-12
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 34
2825 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-4475
(1)
131st & Hazel Dell KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
13320 Hazel Dell Pkwy
Carmel, IN 46033
(317) 843-2956
Map of Carmel Montessori Schools
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
Montessori School
1402 W Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 580-0699
Centennial KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
15401 Clearbrook St.
Westfield, IN 46074
(317) 569-5150
Map of Cicero Sda Elementary School
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Seventh Day Adventist
24089 State Road 19
Cicero, IN 46034
(317) 984-3252
Map of Clay Montessori School Of Main Street Carmel
Gr: PK-K | 19 students
Montessori School
463 E Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 201-0007
Coram Deo Academy Photo
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
(7)
Map of East Fishers KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
9153 E 141 St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 770-8420
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Hamilton County Private Schools (Closed)

Acton Academy Fishers Photo
Gr: 1-12
Alternative School
8865 S. St.
Fishers, IN 46038
(404) 210-8999
(5)
Map of Crosslight Christian Montessori Kindergarten
Gr: K-1 | 72 students
Montessori School (Christian)
1715 Stringtown Pike
Cicero, IN 46034
(317) 984-4653
Map of Fishers Montessori Schools
Gr: PK-K | 45 students
Montessori School
13097 Allisonville Rd
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 849-9519
Noblesville KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
250 S. Harbour Dr.
Noblesville, IN 46062
(317) 770-6712
Map of Tabernacle Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
2599 E 98th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 846-7321

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
49 Schools
# Students
6,933 Students
122,415 Students
% Average Students of Color
19%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
540 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
42%
47%
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1250
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,437
$10,352
Average Summer Program Cost
$492
$1,158
Average % on Financial Aid
51%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$6,000
$9,150
Average Acceptance Rate
76%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$400 million
$88.26 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.60
# American Indian Students
17 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
204 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
211 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
227 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
3,384 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
53%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
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
2,374 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
37%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hamilton County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Hamilton County, IN include Peter Rabbit Nursery School, Community Montessori School, and The Goddard School.
How many private schools are located in Hamilton County?
48 private schools are located in Hamilton County.
How much do private schools cost in Hamilton County?
The average tuition cost is $13,437, which is higher than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,352.
How diverse are private schools in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hamilton County?
33% of private schools in Hamilton County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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