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Hancock County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 453 students in Hancock County, IN (there are 24 public schools, serving 14,805 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
67% of private schools in Hancock County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Hancock County Private Schools (2026-27)

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Zion Lutheran School
Gr: NS-8 | 216 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 10
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
6513 W 300 S
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 861-4210
(3)
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Montessori Science Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 71 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 2
Montessori School
4147 s 600 w
New Palestine, IN 46163
(317) 909-3567
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Map of St. Michael's Catholic School
St. Michael's Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students
Catholic
515 Jefferson Blvd
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-6380
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
453 Students
122,390 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$1,075
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
56%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,216
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
8 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
224 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
49%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
202 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
45%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Hancock County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Hancock County, IN is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Hancock County?
3 private schools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of students in Hancock County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Hancock County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
67% of private schools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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