Tippecanoe County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,679 students in Tippecanoe County, IN (there are 37 public schools, serving 23,558 public students). 10% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
50% of private schools in Tippecanoe County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Tippecanoe County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Central Catholic Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 430 students
Catholic
2410 S 9th St
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-2496
Map of Faith Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 683 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
(5)
Lafayette Christian School Photo
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
525 N 26th Street
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 447-3052
(3)
Map of St. James Lutheran Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 159 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
615 N 8th St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6464
Brady KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK
1811 Brady Lane
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 474-3522
Brothers Drive KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 57 students
Daycare / Preschool
2233 Brothers Dr
Lafayette, IN 47909
(765) 474-3663
Map of Burgett's Learning Center
Gr: NS-K | 192 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1788 US 52 West
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 463-1244
Map of Follow The Child Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Montessori School
214 Farabee Dr N Ste A
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-7177
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
Montessori School Of Great Photo
Gr: PK-6 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2552 Soldiers Home Rd.
West Lafayette, IN 47906
(765) 464-1133
(1)
Map of St. Boniface School
Gr: 4-6 | 114 students
Catholic
813 North St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-7913
(1)
Map of St. Lawrence Elementary School
Gr: K-6 | 171 students
Catholic
1902 Meharry St
Lafayette, IN 47904
(765) 742-4450
Map of St. Mary Cathedral Elementary School
Gr: K-3 | 141 students
Catholic
1200 South St
Lafayette, IN 47901
(765) 742-6302
Map of T C Harris School At Idtc Laf
Gr: 3-12 | 37 students
Special Education School
3700 Rome Dr
Lafayette, IN 47905
(764) 488-4220
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Tippecanoe County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Kiddie Kollege
Gr: PK-K | 98 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of the Nazarene)
201 Veterans Memorial Pkwy E
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 449-9444
(3)

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
14 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
2,679 Students
122,358 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
20%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
180 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
47%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
7 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,207
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
27%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,950
$9,169
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
3 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
27 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
178 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%

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# Black Students
19 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

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# White Students
1,647 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
61%
58%

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# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
807 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Tippecanoe County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Tippecanoe County, IN include Lafayette Christian School, Faith Christian School, and St. James Lutheran Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Tippecanoe County?
14 private schools are located in Tippecanoe County.
How diverse are private schools in Tippecanoe County?
Tippecanoe County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Tippecanoe County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Tippecanoe County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Tippecanoe County?
50% of private schools in Tippecanoe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Tippecanoe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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