For the 2024-25 school year, there are 853 private schools serving 124,170 students in Indiana (there are 1,921 public schools, serving 1,035,547 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
The average private school tuition is $6,501 for elementary schools and $9,938 for high schools (view national tuition averages).
The top-ranked private schools in Indiana include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Eman Schools, and Culver Academies.
The average acceptance rate is 89% (view national acceptance rates). Minority enrollment is 26% and the student:teacher ratio is 13:1.
Top Ranked Indiana Private Schools by County (2024-25)
County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Indiana?
The top-ranked private schools in Indiana include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Eman Schools, and Culver Academies.
How many private schools are located in Indiana?
There are 853 private schools are located in Indiana.
How much do private schools cost in Indiana?
The average private school tuition in Indiana is $6,501 for elementary schools and $9,938 for high schools
How diverse are private schools in Indiana?
Approximately 26% of students in Indiana private schools are minority students (compared to the national percentage).
What percentage of students in Indiana go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indiana?
Which private schools in Indiana are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Indiana include: St. Mary Elementary School vs. St. Lawrence Catholic School, La Petite Academy vs. The Montessori Academy At Edison Lakes, Marian High School vs. St. Joseph High School
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