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Best Indiana Religiously Affiliated Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 589 religiously affiliated private schools serving 106,553 students in Indiana (76% of all schools).
The average tuition cost is $9,019, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,353.
The most common religiously affiliated schools are Catholic (32% of schools), Amish (19% of schools) and Christian (14% of schools).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 589
  • # Students Served: 106,553

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 589
  • # Students Served: 106,553

Top Ranked Indiana Private Schools by Religious Affiliation (2026-27)

Religious Affiliation
# Schools
# Students
% Minority
Amish
110
4,755
-
Assembly of God
4
365
35%
Baptist
46
6,344
32%
Brethren
2
35
-
Calvinist
3
1,403
26%
Catholic
190
55,132
26%
Christian
85
20,334
22%
Church of Christ
5
294
16%
Church of God
2
168
31%
Church of the Nazarene
2
335
49%
Episcopal
1
382
32%
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA)
4
322
20%
Friends
1
80
25%
Islamic
7
1,541
51%
Jewish
6
450
3%
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
58
10,071
17%
Mennonite
17
1,033
25%
Methodist
7
943
15%
Other
11
819
25%
Pentecostal
13
901
51%
Presbyterian
1
207
36%
Seventh Day Adventist
13
514
76%
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
2
125
69%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Indiana?
The top ranked religiously affiliated private schools in Indiana include The Oaks Academy, St. Richard's Episcopal School, and Eman Schools.
How many religiously affiliated private schools are located in Indiana?
589 religiously affiliated private schools are located in Indiana.
How much do religiously affiliated private schools cost in Indiana?
The average tuition cost is $9,019, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,353.

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