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Indiana Private Schools By Tuition Cost

Name: Indiana Average Tuition Cost Trends (All Private Schools)
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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $8,512 per year (2026-27).

The private elementary school average tuition cost is $7,405 per year and the private high school average is $10,359 per year.

The private school with the lowest tuition cost is Prince Of Peace Lutheran School, with a tuition of $1,010.

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IN Schools Ranked: 210
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,010–$3,000
IN School Avg.: $8,531
National School Avg.: $11,160

Quick Facts (26-27)

# IN Schools Ranked: 210
Top 20 Range (Tuition): $1,010–$3,000
IN School Avg.: $8,531
National School Avg.: $11,160

Indiana Average Tuition Cost (Trends)

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Total Growth: +15.2% (+$1,398 since 2016)

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Year	National avg	Indiana (IN) avg	YoY Change ($)	YoY Change (%)
2025	$15,012	$10,583	▲ +$191	▲ +1.8%
2024	$14,622	$10,392	▼ -$32	▼ -0.3%
2023	$14,057	$10,424	▲ +$224	▲ +2.2%
2022	$13,504	$10,200	▲ +$86	▲ +0.9%
2021	$13,232	$10,114	▲ +$125	▲ +1.3%
2020	$12,915	$9,989	▲ +$121	▲ +1.2%
2019	$12,656	$9,868	▲ +$220	▲ +2.3%
2018	$12,363	$9,648	▲ +$206	▲ +2.2%
2017	$12,049	$9,442	▲ +$257	▲ +2.8%
2016	$11,633	$9,185	▲ +$290	▲ +3.3%
2015	$11,174	$8,895	—	—

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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Private School Universe Survey (PSS), direct school submissions, and proprietary website research and analysis by Private School Review.

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Show school map — Indiana (tuition range: $1,010–$3,000, avg $8,531)

Tuition Cost Range: $1,010 $4,418 Avg. Tuition Cost: $2,944

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Indiana average private schools tuition?

The Indiana average private schools tuition is $8,512 for 2026-27.

What are the private schools with the lowest tuition cost in Indiana?

The top ranked private schools in Indiana include Prince Of Peace Lutheran School, St. John The Baptist School and St. Francis Xavier School.

What is private high school and private elementary school with lowest tuition cost in Indiana?

The private high school with lowest tuition cost in Indiana is Liberty Christian Academy, with a tuition of $1800. The private elementary school with lowest tuition cost is St. John The Baptist School, with a tuition of $1185.

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