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Montessori Science Academy

New Palestine Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 287 students in New Palestine, IN, 7% of all K-12 students in New Palestine, IN are educated in private schools versus public 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%.
50% of private schools in New Palestine, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked New Palestine 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
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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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New Palestine, IN Private School Trends

2
Private Schools
287
Students
12
Avg. Class Size
12%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (New Palestine)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
287 Students
122,390 Students
% Students of Color
12%
26%
0.53
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
124 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
43%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
155 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
54%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
28 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Summer Program Cost
$175
$1,075
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
56%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,216
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
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 New Palestine, IN?
The top ranked private schools in New Palestine, IN is Zion Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in New Palestine?
2 private schools are located in New Palestine.
What percentage of students in New Palestine go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in New Palestine are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in New Palestine?
50% of private schools in New Palestine are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in New Palestine are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in New Palestine include: Montessori Science Academy vs. Zion Lutheran School

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