For the 2025 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 145 students in Whitley County, IN (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,667 public students). 2% of all K-12 students in Whitley County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
Private Schools in Whitley County (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cleveland Amish School
(Amish)
Between 5755 & 5850 W Whitle
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 609-3948
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 609-3948
Grades: 1-8
| 17 students
1550 East State Rd 205 North
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 248-4872
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 248-4872
Grades: PK-8
| 38 students
T.r.o.y. Center
Alternative School
1911 E Old 30
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-8787
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-8787
Grades: 6-12
| 46 students
Whitley County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Roanoke Baptist School (Closed 2000)
(Baptist)
5050 E 800 S
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 396-2410
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 396-2410
Grades: K-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Whitley County, IN?
4 private schools are located in Whitley County, IN.
What percentage of students in Whitley County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Whitley County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
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