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Rush County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 152 students in Rush County, IN (there are 6 public schools, serving 1,947 public students). 7% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Rush County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Rush County (2026-27)

Map of Flat Rock Amish School
Flat Rock Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
5117 W State Road 244
Milroy, IN 46156
(765) 561-6754
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Map of St. Mary Catholic School
St. Mary Catholic School
Gr: PK-6 | 130 students
Catholic
226 E 5th St
Rushville, IN 46173
(765) 932-3639
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
152 Students
122,390 Students
% Average Students of Color
9%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Acceptance Rate
85%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
102 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
67%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
42 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
28%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Rush County, IN?
2 private schools are located in Rush County, IN.
What percentage of students in Rush County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Rush County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Rush County?
100% of private schools in Rush County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

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