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Best Howard County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 763 students in Howard County, IN (there are 29 public schools, serving 12,894 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
90% of private schools in Howard County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Howard County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Acacia Academy
Acacia Academy
Gr: K-8 | 65 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
1476 County Rd E 400 S
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 457-5545
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Map of Sts Joan Of Arc & Patrick School
Sts Joan Of Arc & Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students
Catholic
3155 S 200 W
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 865-9960
(1)
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Map of Bethany Fellowship School
Bethany Fellowship School
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Mennonite
5169 N 600 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 628-7640
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Map of Christian Heritage Academy
Christian Heritage Academy
Gr: K-12 | 57 students
Alternative School (Christian)
3007 E Carter St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-4662
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Map of Fd Reese Christian Academy
Fd Reese Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 3 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1599 East Sycamore St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-5201
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MicroChips Early Learning Center Photo
MicroChips Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2915 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 455-1467
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Map of Redeemer Lutheran School
Redeemer Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 177 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
705 E Southway Blvd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 864-6466
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Map of Temple Christian School
Temple Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 35 students
Baptist
1700 S Goyer Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 452-3426
(2)
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Map of Victory Christian Academy
Victory Christian Academy
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Alternative School (Baptist)
610 W Alto Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 453-9768
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Howard County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Agape Garden Montessori School
Agape Garden Montessori School
Gr: PK-3 | 19 students
Montessori School (Christian)
804 S Purdum St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 868-7250
(1)
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Map of The Childrens Garden
The Childrens Garden
Gr: PK-K | 12 students
Montessori School
1206 S Dixon Rd
Kokomo, IN 46902
(765) 452-1152
(1)
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Map of Kokomo Academy
Kokomo Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 27 students
All-boys | Alternative School
623 S Berkley Rd
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 452-9989
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Map of Millerview Amish School
Millerview Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Alternative School (Amish)
3518 N 700 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 628-2991
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Map of Sts. Joan Of Arc & Patrick School
Sts. Joan Of Arc & Patrick School
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students
Catholic
824 S. Purdum St.
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 452-1610
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
10 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearHoward County Total Schools
202510
202412
202311
202211
202112
202012
201912
201814
201714
201614
201514
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# Students
763 Students
122,415 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202585169179
202474154172
202371161174
202272196185
202166192180
202066163171
201966170175
201864167172
201764171180
201664169178
201562148167
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% Average Students of Color
20%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202520%26%34%
202421%26%34%
202322%24%33%
202219%23%33%
202119%22%32%
202019%22%32%
201919%21%31%
201818%21%31%
201721%23%32%
201620%23%32%
201521%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
75 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
20239:114:111:1
202210:114:111:1
202110:114:111:1
202010:114:112:1
201910:114:112:1
201810:114:112:1
201710:114:112:1
201610:114:112:1
20159:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2023-2025)

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202513%46%55%
202413%45%54%
202313%45%54%
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Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025101715
2024101715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
2019101715
2018101715
2017101715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,500
$10,352

Tuition Cost Trends (2016-2025)

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$7,500$10,583$15,012
2024$7,500$7,607$13,254
2023$7,500$7,315$12,626
2022$7,250$7,169$12,187
2021$7,250$7,068$11,800
2020$7,250$6,970$11,512
2019$7,250$6,844$11,293
2018$6,900$7,135$11,017
2017$6,900$6,512$10,708
2016$6,900$6,252$10,356
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Average % on Financial Aid
65%
54%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2016-2025)

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202565%54%34%
202465%52%34%
202365%50%34%
202265%45%33%
202165%44%33%
202065%43%32%
201965%44%31%
201865%41%30%
201765%36%30%
201665%34%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,000
$9,150

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2019-2025)

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$3,000$9,318$7,073
2024$3,000$10,159$6,930
2023$3,000$9,112$6,469
2022$3,000$9,215$6,289
2021$3,000$9,051$6,055
2020$3,000$9,288$5,921
2019$3,000$9,524$5,795
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Average Acceptance Rate
70%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2019-2025)

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202570%84%81%
202470%89%85%
202370%88%85%
202270%88%85%
202170%89%85%
202070%89%85%
201970%88%85%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.540.590.65
20240.540.580.65
20230.520.580.65
20220.490.560.64
20210.490.570.64
20200.490.550.64
20190.470.530.63
20180.500.530.63
20170.500.500.61
20160.500.500.61
20150.480.490.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20243%3%5%
20234%2%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%2%4%
20203%2%4%
20193%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
51 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20257%9%9%
20246%9%9%
20238%8%9%
20227%8%8%
20217%8%9%
20207%7%9%
20197%6%8%
20186%6%8%
20176%4%8%
20166%4%8%
20156%4%8%
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# Black Students
30 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20254%6%7%
20244%5%7%
20234%6%8%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%8%
20193%5%7%
20184%5%7%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20155%5%8%
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# White Students
494 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
64%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202564%58%52%
202464%60%52%
202367%60%52%
202269%62%54%
202169%61%54%
202069%63%54%
201970%65%56%
201868%65%56%
201768%67%58%
201668%67%58%
201570%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 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
177 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearHoward County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202523%24%26%
202423%23%26%
202317%24%25%
202218%22%25%
202118%23%25%
202018%22%24%
201917%22%24%
201820%22%23%
201719%22%22%
201619%22%22%
201516%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Howard County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Howard County, IN include Sts Joan Of Arc & Patrick School and Acacia Academy.
How many private schools are located in Howard County?
9 private schools are located in Howard County.
How diverse are private schools in Howard County?
Howard County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Howard County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Howard County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Howard County?
90% of private schools in Howard County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private schools in Howard County are often viewed compared to one another?

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