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Best Indiana Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 818 private schools serving 121,818 students in Indiana (there are 1,905 public schools, serving 1,030,328 students). 11% of all K-12 students in Indiana attend private schools (compared to the national average of 10%).
The average private school tuition is $6,687 for elementary schools and $10,000 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.
78% of schools are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Amish.

Top Ranked Indiana Private Schools by County (2025)

County
# Schools
# Students
% of K-12 Students in Private Schools
39
2,330
35%
68
14,022
20%
10
1,182
8%
6
1,172
5%
17
1,457
24%
55
4,011
10%
5
1,675
12%
50
6,691
10%
35
1,384
22%
52
9,777
12%
12
1,621
10%
133
29,433
16%
13
1,403
17%
13
1,790
11%
16
2,707
10%

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 818 private schools are located in Indiana.
How much do private schools cost in Indiana?
The average private school tuition in Indiana is $6,687 for elementary schools and $10,000 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 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indiana?
78% of private schools in Indiana are religiously affiliated, with most being Catholic or Amish.
Which private schools in Indiana are often viewed compared to one another?

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