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St. Michael School
Muncie KinderCare

Muncie Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private preschools serving 624 students in Muncie, IN.
The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Indiana private preschool average acceptance rate of 87%.
75% of private preschools in Muncie, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Muncie Private Preschools (2026-27)

St. Michael School Photo
St. Michael School
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
2801 East 16th Street
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-9353
(6)
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Heritage Hall Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Baptist
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
(2)
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Muncie KinderCare Photo
Muncie KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK | 16 students
Daycare / Preschool
4001 West Clara Lane
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 286-1850
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St. Michael Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 208 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 4
Catholic
2301 W Gilbert St
Muncie, IN 47303
(765) 288-5878
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Muncie, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)

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Alpha Elementary School
Gr: PK-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
1600 W Cowing Drive
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 284-2711
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Muncie, IN Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
624
Students
+26.8% (+132 students) 10-yr
$5,773
Avg. Tuition
-4.5% (-$272) 4-yr
15
Avg. Class Size
+25.0% (+3 students) 9-yr
19%
Students of Color
+46.2% (+6.0 pp) 10-yr
11:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-38.9% (-7.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Muncie)
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
474 Schools
# Students
624 Students
84,850 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025156200191
2024156190187
2023145200185
2022145197188
2021144196184
2020141189179
2019139189182
2018139185181
2017120190183
2016120186181
2015123177173
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% Students of Color
19%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202519%26%32%
202419%26%32%
202310%23%32%
202213%23%31%
202113%23%32%
20209%22%31%
201910%22%31%
201810%21%30%
201712%25%31%
201612%24%31%
201513%23%31%
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0.57
0.63

Diversity Score Trends

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.570.630.65
20240.570.630.65
20230.510.610.65
20220.510.600.64
20210.510.600.64
20200.510.600.64
20190.540.580.64
20180.540.580.64
20170.550.560.62
20160.550.560.62
20150.540.560.62
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
29 Students
2,249 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20255%3%4%
20245%3%5%
20232%2%5%
20222%3%5%
20212%2%5%
20191%2%5%
20181%2%5%
20171%2%3%
20161%2%3%
20151%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
6,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20255%8%8%
20245%8%8%
20232%8%8%
20222%7%8%
20212%7%7%
20202%7%7%
20191%6%7%
20181%6%7%
20171%4%6%
20161%4%7%
20151%4%6%
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# Black Students
23 Students
4,256 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20254%5%6%
20244%5%6%
20232%5%6%
20222%5%6%
20212%5%7%
20201%5%7%
20192%5%6%
20182%5%6%
20172%4%6%
20162%5%6%
20152%5%6%
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# White Students
371 Students
42,739 Students
% White Students
59%
51%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202559%51%48%
202459%52%48%
202362%54%48%
202262%56%50%
202163%56%50%
202038%56%51%
201942%58%52%
201842%57%52%
201747%59%54%
201647%59%54%
201546%59%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
56 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
167 Students
27,611 Students
% of Others Students
27%
33%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202527%33%34%
202427%32%33%
202332%31%33%
202232%29%31%
202131%30%31%
202059%29%31%
201954%29%30%
201854%30%30%
201749%31%30%
201649%30%29%
201550%30%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
5,962 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202511:114:112:1
202411:114:112:1
202314:114:112:1
202214:114:112:1
202114:115:112:1
202020:115:112:1
201920:115:112:1
201820:115:112:1
201718:114:112:1
201618:115:112:1
201518:115:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
43%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2016-2025)

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202530%42%51%
202430%41%51%
202310%40%51%
202210%40%51%
202110%40%50%
201750%43%49%
201650%42%49%
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Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2016-2025)

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025151716
2024151716
2023171716
2022171716
2021171716
2017121716
2016121716
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,773
$9,535

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$5,773$9,729$12,988
2024$5,773$6,785$10,159
2023$6,045$5,837$9,500
2022$6,045$5,512$8,989
2021$6,045$5,303$8,661
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Average % on Financial Aid
95%
57%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202595%57%31%
202495%54%30%
202390%50%30%
202290%46%29%
202190%44%29%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,000
$10,455

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$4,000$10,750$4,864
2024$4,000$11,802$4,788
2023$4,000$10,589$4,663
2022$4,000$10,637$4,366
2021$4,000$10,383$4,213
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
93%
87%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearMuncie, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202593%86%83%
202493%91%88%
202390%90%88%
202290%90%88%
202190%91%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
2 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Muncie, IN?
The top ranked private preschools in Muncie, IN is St. Michael School.
How many private preschools are located in Muncie?
4 private preschools are located in Muncie.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Muncie?
75% of private preschools in Muncie are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Muncie are often viewed compared to one another?

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