Indiana Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 12 private schools with special program emphasis serving 1,683 students in Indiana.
The average acceptance rate is 70%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
58% of private schools with special program emphasis in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
The top ranked with special program emphasis private schools in Indiana include Sycamore School and International School Of Indiana.
Special education schools primarily serve specific student groups such as those that may be hard of hearing, deaf, speech impaired, health impaired, orthopedically impaired, cognitive delays/impairments, seriously emotionally disturbed, multi-handicapped, visually handicapped, or deaf and blind.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,683

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 12
  • # Students Served: 1,683

Top Ranked Indiana Private Schools with Special Program Emphasis (2026-27)

International School Of Indiana Photo
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 33
Specialized Curriculum
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
(2)
Sycamore School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Specialized Curriculum
1750 W 64th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 202-2500
(4)
Map of Apogee School For The Gifted
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
4550 Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 804-4800
Map of Avicenna Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 48 students
Specialized Curriculum (Islamic)
9803 Colorado St
Crown Point, IN 46307
(219) 736-7100
Map of Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
54790 Fir Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 255-5972
(2)
Map of Damar Freeway Academy
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
Specialized Curriculum
5125 Decatur Blvd., Suite D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Map of Fd Reese Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 3 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1599 East Sycamore St
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 459-5201
Map of Jireh Academy
Gr: K-3 | 4 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
Po Box 18679
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 916-9064
Map of Lighthouse Baptist Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 28 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1730 E 430 S
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 471-0300
Map of Pine Hill Country Day School
Gr: PK-2 | 61 students
Specialized Curriculum
2726 Lynn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 482-1743
Map of Providence Cristo Rey High School
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students
Specialized Curriculum (Catholic)
75 N Belleview Pl
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 860-1000
Map of United Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 22 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
7586 E State St
Dugger, IN 47848
(812) 648-3395

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Indiana?
The top ranked private schools with special program emphasis in Indiana include Sycamore School and International School Of Indiana.
How many private schools with special program emphasis are located in Indiana?
12 private schools with special program emphasis are located in Indiana.
How diverse are private schools with special program emphasis in Indiana?
Indiana private schools with special program emphasis are approximately 50% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private schools with special program emphasis are religiously affiliated in Indiana?
58% of private schools with special program emphasis in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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