For the 2025 school year, there are 470 private daycares & preschools serving 81,353 students in Indiana.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana include Eman Schools, Colonial Christian School, and International School Of Indiana.
The average tuition cost is $6,785, which is lower than the Indiana average tuition cost of $7,620.
67% of private daycares & preschools in Indiana are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.
Top Ranked Indiana Private Daycares & Preschools (2025)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eman Schools![Eman Schools Photo - Graduation Day High School]( "Eman Schools Photo - Graduation Day High School")
(Islamic)
11965 Allisonville Road
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-9466
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 845-9466
Grades: PK-12
| 445 students
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Grades: NS-12
| 530 students
The Oaks Academy![The Oaks Academy Photo - Pre-Kindergarten students next to the butterfly enclosure as they learn about the spring season and transformation.]( "The Oaks Academy Photo - Pre-Kindergarten students next to the butterfly enclosure as they learn about the spring season and transformation.")
(Christian)
2301 N Park Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 610-0880
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 610-0880
Grades: PK-8
| 1,097 students
33 E 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
Grades: PK-8
| 345 students
Ambassador Christian Academy
(Christian)
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Grades: PK-10
| 356 students
Bethesda Christian Schools![Bethesda Christian Schools Photo - Bethesda offers rigorous academics with a Christ-centered education that prepares students for success beyond High School.]( "Bethesda Christian Schools Photo - Bethesda offers rigorous academics with a Christ-centered education that prepares students for success beyond High School.")
(Baptist)
7858 N. County Road 650 E.
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 858-2820
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 858-2820
Grades: PK-12
| 632 students
7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Grades: PK-12
| 1,077 students
Boone Prairie School
(Christian)
5175 E 300 S
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
Grades: PK-12
| 117 students
Burge Terrace Christian School
(Baptist)
9345 Brookville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
Grades: PK-6
| 165 students
Central Catholic![Central Catholic Photo - Welcome to Central Catholic School]( "Central Catholic Photo - Welcome to Central Catholic School")
(Catholic)
1155 Cameron St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-7759
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-7759
Grades: PK-8
| 234 students
Central Christian Academy
(Christian)
2565 Villa Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 788-1587
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 788-1587
Grades: PK-12
| 205 students
900 Green St
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2502
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2502
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Grades: PK-8
| 52 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
52473 State Road 933
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 272-3922
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 272-3922
Grades: PK-8
| 519 students
Colonial Christian School![Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.]( "Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.")
(Baptist)
8140 Union Chapel Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Grades: PK-12
| 274 students
Columbus Christian School
(Christian)
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Grades: PK-12
| 247 students
Community Montessori School![Community Montessori School Photo - Community Montessori School - Fishers,IN]( "Community Montessori School Photo - Community Montessori School - Fishers,IN")
Montessori School
9069 E 141st St
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 774-8551
Fishers, IN 46038
(317) 774-8551
Grades: PK-6
| 56 students
Concordia Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4245 Lake Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 426-9922
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 426-9922
Grades: PK-8
| 408 students
54790 Fir Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 255-5972
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 255-5972
Grades: PK-12
| 250 students
Cross Street Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2318 W Cross St
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-4141
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-4141
Grades: PK-8
| 40 students
Cummins Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Grades: PK-K
| 260 students
De Motte Christian School![De Motte Christian School Photo]( "De Motte Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
1223 Begonia St. Se
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-3721
Demotte, IN 46310
(219) 987-3721
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Early Childhood Develop Center![Early Childhood Develop Center Photo - During the summer, a gardening teacher engages the children in a wide variety of plant based experiences. Planting seeds, planting seedlings, caring for the plants and harvesting the produce connects the children to the environment and provides on-going concrete experiences with living science.]( "Early Childhood Develop Center Photo - During the summer, a gardening teacher engages the children in a wide variety of plant based experiences. Planting seeds, planting seedlings, caring for the plants and harvesting the produce connects the children to the environment and provides on-going concrete experiences with living science.")
Daycare / Preschool
10 Child Care Ctr
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3344
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3344
Grades: PK-K
| 291 students
Elkhart Christian Academy
(Baptist)
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Grades: PK-12
| 513 students
Emmanuel - St Michael Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1123 Union Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-6712
Grades: PK-8
| 409 students
3400 N Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Grades: PK-12
| 281 students
5526 State Road 26 East
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Lafayette, IN 47905
(765) 447-2727
Grades: PK-12
| 683 students
6049 E 91st St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-1261
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-1261
Grades: PK-K
| 288 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10445 Commerce Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 415-0408
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 415-0408
Grades: NS-K
| 51 students
The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist![The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist Photo]( "The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10925 Cork Place
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-7522
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-7522
Grades: NS-PK
| 144 students
Good Shepherd School
(Catholic)
2301 N Stockwell Road
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4477
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4477
Grades: PK-8
| 412 students
5500 S Gray Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-3559
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-3559
Grades: PK-5
| 251 students
Greenwood Christian Academy![Greenwood Christian Academy Photo]( "Greenwood Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
835 W. Worthsville Rd.
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5300
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5300
Grades: PK-12
| 821 students
2045 Averitt Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-9970
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-9970
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Indiana include Eman Schools, Colonial Christian School, and International School Of Indiana.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Indiana?
470 private daycares & preschools are located in Indiana.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Indiana?
The average tuition cost is $6,785, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $7,620.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Indiana?
Indiana private daycares & preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is same as the Indiana private school average of 26%.
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