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Best Rush County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Rush County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Rush County Private Schools (2026)

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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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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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearRush County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20221
20211
20201
20191
20181
20171
20161
20152
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# Students
152 Students
122,415 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202576169179
202476154172
202382161174
2022129196185
2021129192180
2020129163171
2019118170175
2018118167172
2017101171180
2016101169178
201568148167
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% Average Students of Color
9%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20259%26%34%
20249%26%34%
202311%24%33%
20228%23%33%
20218%22%32%
20208%22%32%
20197%21%31%
20187%21%31%
201713%23%32%
201613%23%32%
201513%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
10 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202316:114:111:1
202212:114:111:1
202112:114:111:1
202012:114:112:1
201917:114:112:1
201817:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201515:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$45,000
$10,352
Average Acceptance Rate
85%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.480.590.65
20240.480.580.65
20230.530.580.65
20220.520.560.64
20210.520.570.64
20200.520.550.64
20190.450.530.63
20180.450.530.63
20170.570.500.61
20160.570.500.61
20150.490.490.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20255%9%9%
20245%9%9%
20234%8%9%
20225%8%8%
20215%8%9%
20205%7%9%
20194%6%8%
20184%6%8%
20174%4%8%
20164%4%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20231%6%8%
20191%5%7%
20181%5%7%
20173%5%7%
20163%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
102 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
67%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202567%58%52%
202467%60%52%
202360%60%52%
202260%62%54%
202160%61%54%
202060%63%54%
201970%65%56%
201870%65%56%
201753%67%58%
201653%67%58%
201566%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
42 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
28%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearRush County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202527%24%26%
202427%23%26%
202334%24%25%
202235%22%25%
202135%23%25%
202035%22%24%
201925%22%24%
201825%22%23%
201739%22%22%
201639%22%22%
201528%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Rush County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Rush County, IN is St. Mary Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Rush County?
2 private schools are located in Rush County.
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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