For the 2026 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 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Private Schools in Whitley County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cleveland Amish School
(Amish)
Between 5755 & 5850 W Whitle
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 609-3948
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 609-3948
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
1550 East State Rd 205 North
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 248-4872
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 248-4872
Gr: PK-8 | 38 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
Whitley County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Roanoke Baptist School (Closed 2000)
(Baptist)
5050 E 800 S
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 396-2410
Columbia City, IN 46725
(219) 396-2410
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
Overview
This County (Whitley County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
145 Students
122,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
26%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
47%
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,418
$10,263
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
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
n/a
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
13 Students
30,727 Students
% of Others Students
9%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
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%).
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