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St. Nicholas Catholic School
St. Louis School

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 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 84%.
100% of private schools in Ripley County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Ripley County Private Schools (2026)

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 Photo
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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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Ripley County, Indiana

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRipley County Total Schools
20253
20243
20235
20223
20213
20205
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
517 Students
122,415 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025172169179
2024175154172
2023111161174
2022170196185
2021197192180
2020121163171
2019179170175
2018179167172
2017211171180
2016211169178
2015211148167
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% Average Students of Color
6%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20256%26%34%
20246%26%34%
20234%24%33%
20223%23%33%
20214%22%32%
20204%22%32%
20194%21%31%
20184%21%31%
20173%23%32%
20163%23%32%
20153%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
32 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202214:114:111:1
202116:114:111:1
202016:114:112:1
201915:114:112:1
201815:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
16 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2021-2025)

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025161715
2024161715
2023161715
2022161715
2021151715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,313
$10,352

Tuition Cost Trends (2021-2025)

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$5,313$10,583$15,012
2024$5,125$7,607$13,254
2023$5,125$7,315$12,626
2022$5,125$7,169$12,187
2021$5,125$7,068$11,800
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Average % on Financial Aid
75%
54%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2021-2025)

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202575%54%34%
202475%52%34%
202375%50%34%
202275%45%33%
202175%44%33%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,800
$9,150

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2021-2025)

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$4,800$9,318$7,073
2024$4,800$10,159$6,930
2023$4,800$9,112$6,469
2022$4,800$9,215$6,289
2021$4,800$9,051$6,055
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Average Acceptance Rate
99%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.380.590.65
20240.390.580.65
20230.200.580.65
20220.220.560.64
20210.340.570.64
20200.260.550.64
20190.270.530.63
20180.270.530.63
20170.220.500.61
20160.220.500.61
20150.220.490.61
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# 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%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
14 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20253%9%9%
20243%9%9%
20232%8%9%
20222%8%8%
20212%8%9%
20203%7%9%
20193%6%8%
20183%6%8%
20171%4%8%
20161%4%8%
20151%4%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20231%6%8%
20221%6%7%
20211%6%7%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
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# White Students
393 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
76%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202576%58%52%
202475%60%52%
202389%60%52%
202288%62%54%
202180%61%54%
202085%63%54%
201984%65%56%
201884%65%56%
201788%67%58%
201688%67%58%
201588%68%58%
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# 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
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
21%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRipley County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202520%24%26%
202421%23%26%
20238%24%25%
20229%22%25%
202117%23%25%
202012%22%24%
201912%22%24%
201812%22%23%
201710%22%22%
201610%22%22%
201510%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
9 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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