Best Whitley County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 145 students in Whitley County, IN.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
75% of private elementary schools in Whitley County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Other).

Private Elementary 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
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
Country Meadow
(Amish)
9510 S 850 W
South Whitley, IN 46787
(260) 213-3614
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
1550 East State Rd 205 North
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
Gr: 6-12 | 46 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Whitley County, Indiana

Whitley County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
5050 E 800 S
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
100,005 Students
% Average Students of Color
2%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
19 Teachers
7,551 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
10%
43%
Average Class Size
8 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,418
$9,334
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
83%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.18
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
2,640 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
8,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
5,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
131 Students
60,153 Students
% White Students
90%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
22,794 Students
% of Others Students
9%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Whitley County, IN?
4 private elementary schools are located in Whitley County, IN.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Whitley County?
75% of private elementary schools in Whitley County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Other).

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