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Wayne County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 721 students in Wayne County, IN (there are 20 public schools, serving 8,882 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Wayne County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 721
  • Average Tuition: $5,925
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Wayne County, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 9
  • # Students Served: 721
  • Average Tuition: $5,925
  • Acceptance Rate: 89%
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 15%
  • View Wayne County, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Wayne County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Seton Catholic Elementary School
Seton Catholic Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 209 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
801 W Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-4877
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Map of Seton Catholic High School
Seton Catholic High School
Gr: 7-12 | 183 students
Catholic
233 S 5th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 965-6956
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Community Christian School Photo
Community Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 118 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
500 Elks Road
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 935-3215
(3)
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Map of Hinshaw Parochial School Amish
Hinshaw Parochial School Amish
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
350 E Hinshaw Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-9886
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Map of Oak Park Academy
Oak Park Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 13 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Pentecostal
1920 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-3693
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Map of Richmond Friends School
Richmond Friends School
Gr: PK-8 | 80 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Friends
607 W Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-5767
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Map of Sugar Grove School
Sugar Grove School
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Amish
10260 W E Oler Rd
Williamsburg, IN 47393
(765) 886-5289
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Map of Walnut Level School
Walnut Level School
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Amish
10770 Swoveland Rd
Greens Fork, IN 47345
(765) 886-5997
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Map of Wernle Childrens Home School
Wernle Childrens Home School
Gr: 7-12 | 31 students
All-boys | Alternative School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
2000 Wernle Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-2506
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Wayne County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Deer Run School
Deer Run School
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
10202 Bonn Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
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Map of Martin Dale School
Martin Dale School
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Amish
12023 Mendenhall Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
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Map of Meadow Creek
Meadow Creek
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
6165 King Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
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Map of Richmond S D A Elementary School
Richmond S D A Elementary School
Gr: 2-5 | 5 students
Seventh Day Adventist
4356 Us Highway 35 N
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 935-1033
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Map of Shady Glen School
Shady Glen School
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
1373 Overman Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
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Map of Shady Maple School
Shady Maple School
Gr: 2-8 | 22 students
Amish
7952 Foland Rd
Greens Fork, IN 47345
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Map of Willow View
Willow View
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
8351 Carlos Rd
Williamsburg, IN 47393
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
9 Schools
# Students
721 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
15%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
52 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
47%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,925
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
14%
55%
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.60
# American Indian Students
3 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
28 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%
# Black Students
29 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
4%
5%
# White Students
491 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
68%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
161 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Wayne County, IN include Seton Catholic Elementary School and Seton Catholic High School.
How many private schools are located in Wayne County?
9 private schools are located in Wayne County.
How diverse are private schools in Wayne County?
Wayne County private schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wayne County?
100% of private schools in Wayne County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Catholic).
Which private schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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