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Richmond Private High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private high schools serving 227 students in Richmond, IN.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Indiana private high school average acceptance rate of 79%.
100% of private high schools in Richmond, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Richmond Private High Schools (2026-27)

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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Map of Oak Park Academy
Oak Park Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Pentecostal
1920 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-3693
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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 (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
-40.0% (-2 schools) 10-yr
227
Students
-21.7% (-63 students) 10-yr
$10,000
Avg. Tuition
+150.0% (+$6,000) 10-yr
10
Avg. Class Size
+66.7% (+4 students) 10-yr
16%
Students of Color
+6.7% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+40.0% (+4.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Richmond)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
191 Schools
# Students
227 Students
45,353 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private High School

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202576239253
202476219245
202370228247
2022128248257
2021128246249
2020128220235
201977228242
201877222238
201766211246
201658211241
201558168220
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% Students of Color
16%
25%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202516%24%32%
202416%24%31%
202320%22%31%
20229%22%30%
20219%21%30%
20209%21%29%
201911%20%29%
201811%19%28%
201715%23%30%
201615%22%30%
201515%21%30%
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0.53
0.56

Diversity Score Trends

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.530.560.61
20240.530.540.60
20230.510.520.60
20220.350.510.58
20210.350.510.57
20200.350.490.57
20190.410.470.56
20180.410.470.55
20170.450.460.54
20160.470.460.54
20150.470.440.53
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# American Indian Students
n/a
192 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
1,272 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20233%3%6%
20172%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
10 Students
3,566 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20254%8%9%
20244%8%9%
20238%8%8%
20223%6%8%
20213%6%8%
20203%6%8%
20193%5%8%
20183%5%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%8%
20152%5%8%
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# Black Students
18 Students
3,031 Students
% Black Students
8%
7%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20258%7%8%
20248%7%8%
20236%7%8%
20224%8%8%
20214%8%8%
20204%8%8%
20196%7%8%
20186%7%8%
20179%5%8%
20168%5%8%
20158%5%9%
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# White Students
147 Students
28,511 Students
% White Students
65%
63%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202565%64%59%
202465%66%60%
202368%67%60%
202280%68%62%
202180%68%63%
202080%69%64%
201975%71%64%
201875%71%65%
201772%72%66%
201671%72%66%
201571%73%66%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
34 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
52 Students
8,447 Students
% of Others Students
23%
19%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202523%18%17%
202423%15%15%
202315%15%16%
202212%15%16%
202112%16%15%
202012%14%14%
201916%14%14%
201816%14%13%
201715%15%14%
201618%15%13%
201518%14%12%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
16 Teachers
4,031 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202514:111:110:1
202414:111:110:1
202311:111:110:1
202223:112:110:1
202123:112:110:1
202023:111:110:1
201910:112:110:1
201810:112:110:1
201711:112:110:1
201610:112:110:1
201510:112:110:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025101614
201661614
201561514
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,000
$11,897

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025$10,000$12,169$17,997
2016$4,000$8,771$13,713
2015$4,000$8,663$13,065
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
70%
79%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearRichmond, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202570%80%79%
201697%81%80%
201597%81%81%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Richmond, IN?
The top ranked private high schools in Richmond, IN is Seton Catholic High School.
How many private high schools are located in Richmond?
3 private high schools are located in Richmond.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Richmond?
100% of private high schools in Richmond are religiously affiliated (most commonly Pentecostal and Catholic).
Which private high schools in Richmond are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private high schools in Richmond include: Oak Park Academy vs. Seton Catholic High School, Seton Catholic High School vs. Oak Park Academy

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