For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 76 students in Parke County, IN (there are 7 public schools, serving 2,230 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Parke County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Parke County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
Private Schools in Parke County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Hillcrest School
Alternative School (Amish)
10476 E 300 S
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5677
Rockville, IN 47872
(765) 569-5677
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Parke County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This County (Parke County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
76 Students
122,539 Students
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
4 Teachers
9,069 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
75 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
96%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
3 Students
30,847 Students
% of Others Students
4%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Parke County, IN?
3 private schools are located in Parke County, IN.
What percentage of students in Parke County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Parke County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Parke County?
100% of private schools in Parke County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish).
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