Whitley County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private schools in Whitley County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Whitley County (2026-27)

Map of Cleveland Amish School
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Amish
Between 5755 & 5850 W Whitle
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 609-3948
Map of Country Meadow
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
Amish
9510 S 850 W
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 213-3614
Map of Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
1550 East State Rd 205 North
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 248-4872
Map of T.r.o.y. Center
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Alternative School
1911 E Old 30
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 248-8787
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Whitley County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Roanoke Baptist School
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Baptist
5050 E 800 S
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 396-2410

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
145 Students
122,390 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
48%
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,418
$8,514
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
0 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
0%
3%
# Hispanic Students
0 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
0%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
131 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
90%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
13 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
9%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

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 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Whitley County?
75% of private schools in Whitley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Other).

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