The Orchard School Photo - Orchard students experience their education through hands-on learning. Here, quail chicks are introduced to third graders in science class. The students are there to observe the hatching, and then record the rate of growth and feeding habits in the chicks.

Best Indiana Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children serving 3,461 students in Indiana. You can also find more schools membership associations in Indiana.
The top-ranked private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Indiana include The Orchard School, Holy Cross Lutheran School, and St. Michael-st. Gabriel Archangels Catholic Elementary.
The average acceptance rate is 98%, which is higher than the Indiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
83% of private elementary schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children in Indiana (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4245 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 426-9922
Gr: PK-8 | 408 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 6
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8115 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
7241 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 352-1243
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students
The Orchard School
The Orchard School Photo - Orchard students experience their education through hands-on learning. Here, quail chicks are introduced to third graders in science class. The students are there to observe the hatching, and then record the rate of growth and feeding habits in the chicks.
Alternative School
(1)
615 W 64th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
3352 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 926-0516
Gr: K-8 | 307 students
St. Pius X Catholic School
St. Pius X Catholic School Photo - Mission: Saint Pius X Catholic School partners with the parish community to provide a safe and effective learning environment, anchored in the Gospel Values, fostering spiritual development, academic excellence and stewardship, centered on the Eucharist.
(Catholic)
52553 Fir Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 309-7967
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Wendel Catholic School
(Catholic)
4725 Saint Wendel Cynthiana Rd
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 963-3958
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Apostolic Christian Academy
(Christian)
710 E County Road 160 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5980
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students
Bloomington Montessori School
Montessori School
1835 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Covenant Christian School
Special Program Emphasis
(2)
54790 Fir Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 255-5972
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition listed
Hasten Hebrew Academy
Hasten Hebrew Academy Photo
Alternative School (Jewish)
6602 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-1261
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Pleasant Acres School
(Amish)
2605 W 100 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-4257
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students

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