St. Nicholas Catholic School Photo

Best Ripley County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 517 students in Ripley County, IN (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,473 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Ripley County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private school in Ripley County, IN is St. Louis School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Ripley County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Ripley County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Louis School
St. Louis School Photo
(Catholic)
17 E Saint Louis Pl
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-3310
Gr: PK-8 | 315 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Nicholas Catholic School
St. Nicholas Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
6459 E Saint Nicholas Drive
Sunman, IN 47041
(812) 623-2348
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Y Child Care & Family Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
30 State Road 129 S
Batesville, IN 47006
(812) 934-6006
Gr: NS | 26 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ripley County, Indiana

Ripley County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2462 W County Road 700 S
Versailles, IN 47042
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
4661 W 550s
Holton, IN 47023
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students

Overview

This County (Ripley County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
517 Students
122,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,313
$10,263
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
$9,269
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
393 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
76%
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
107 Students
30,727 Students
% of Others Students
21%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Ripley County, IN?
The top-ranked private schools in Ripley County, IN is St. Louis School.
How many private schools are located in Ripley County?
3 private schools are located in Ripley County.
What percentage of students in Ripley County go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Ripley County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Ripley County?
100% of private schools in Ripley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Ripley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Ripley County include: St. Louis School vs. St. Nicholas Catholic School, St. Nicholas Catholic School vs. St. Louis School

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