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Hancock County Private Preschools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 453 students in Hancock County, IN.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
67% of private preschools 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 Preschools (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
84,502 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
39 Teachers
5,967 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
43%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$436
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
58%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$10,636
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.63
# American Indian Students
0 Students
128 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
9 Students
2,243 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
10 Students
6,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
4,247 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
224 Students
42,651 Students
% White Students
49%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
56 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
202 Students
27,366 Students
% of Others Students
45%
33%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Hancock County, IN?
The top ranked private preschools in Hancock County, IN is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Hancock County?
3 private preschools are located in Hancock County.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Hancock County?
67% of private preschools in Hancock County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private preschools in Hancock County are often viewed compared to one another?

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