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Richmond Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 private schools serving 634 students in Richmond, IN, 13% of all K-12 students in Richmond, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Richmond, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 634
  • Average Tuition: $5,925
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Richmond, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 6
  • # Students Served: 634
  • Average Tuition: $5,925
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Richmond, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Richmond Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Seton Catholic Elementary School
Seton Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
801 W Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-4877
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Map of Seton Catholic High School
Seton Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students
Catholic
233 S 5th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 965-6956
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Community Christian School Photo
Community Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
500 Elks Road
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 935-3215
(3)
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Map of Oak Park Academy
Oak Park Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Pentecostal
1920 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-3693
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Map of Richmond Friends School
Richmond Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Friends
607 W Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-5767
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Map of Wernle Childrens Home School
Wernle Childrens Home School
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2000 Wernle Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-2506
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Richmond, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Meadow Creek
Meadow Creek
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
6165 King Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
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Map of Richmond S D A Elementary School
Richmond S D A Elementary School
Gr: 2-5 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4356 Us Highway 35 N
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 935-1033
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Richmond, IN Private School Trends

6
Private Schools
634
Students
$5,925
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
15%
Students of Color
13:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Richmond)
This State (IN)
# Schools
6 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
634 Students
122,390 Students
% Students of Color
15%
26%
0.53
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
3 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
29 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%
# White Students
408 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
64%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
155 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
47 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,925
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
56%
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Richmond, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Richmond, IN include Seton Catholic High School and Seton Catholic Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Richmond?
6 private schools are located in Richmond.
How diverse are private schools in Richmond?
Richmond private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Richmond go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Richmond are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond?
100% of private schools in Richmond are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?

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