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Ripley County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Ripley County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Ripley County Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Lake Side
Lake Side
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Amish
2462 W County Road 700 S
Versailles, IN 47042
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Map of Prairie Land School
Prairie Land School
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
4661 W 550s
Holton, IN 47023
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
517 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
9,122 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
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
75%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
$9,169
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
393 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
76%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
107 Students
30,803 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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