#1 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
International School of Indiana
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade423 students5 students per teacher
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Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Private schools in Indiana with elementary grades and the highest overall grades. Top 50 of 297 schools.
#2 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Joan of Arc
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 97% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade155 students7 students per teacher
#3 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
The Oaks Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 81% of Christian schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade971 students8 students per teacher
#4 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Anthony of Padua
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Clarksville, IN
A+Overall grade232 students11 students per teacher
#5 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Paul Parish School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Marion
Marion, IN
A+Overall grade149 students8 students per teacher
#6 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 79% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Elkhart, IN
A+Overall grade250 students10 students per teacher
#7 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Forest Ridge Academy
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only independent school in Schererville
Schererville, IN
A+Overall grade157 students6 students per teacher
#8 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Evansville Day School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
The only independent school in Evansville
Evansville, IN
A+Overall grade252 students5 students per teacher
#9 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Queen of Peace School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 99% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Mishawaka, IN
A+Overall grade112 students5 students per teacher
#10 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Seton Catholic Elementary School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–6
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Richmond, IN
A+Overall grade166 students10 students per teacher
#11 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Good Shepherd Montessori School
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 87% of Catholic schools in Indiana
South Bend, IN
A+Overall grade148 students10 students per teacher
#12 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Stanislaus School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 93% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Michigan City, IN
A+Overall grade98 students8 students per teacher
#13 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Little Flower Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the most diverse private schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade353 students12 students per teacher
#14 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Corpus Christi School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 86% of Catholic schools in Indiana
South Bend, IN
A+Overall grade157 students10 students per teacher
#15 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Queen of Angels School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 96% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Fort Wayne, IN
A+Overall grade132 students7 students per teacher
#16 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Our Lady of Greenwood School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 70% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Greenwood, IN
A+Overall grade278 students11 students per teacher
#17 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
The Orchard School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–8
The largest of 24 Montessori schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade444 students5 students per teacher
#18 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Roch Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade256 students10 students per teacher
#19 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Michael-St.. Gabriel Archangels Catholic Eleme
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 74% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade295 students11 students per teacher
#20 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Monica Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade322 students10 students per teacher
#21 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Christ the King School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 83% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Evansville, IN
A+Overall grade171 students10 students per teacher
#22 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
Eman Schools
Islamic school · Grades Pre-K–12
One of the 3 largest private schools in Indiana
Fishers, IN
A+Overall grade373 students8 students per teacher
#23 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Richard's Episcopal School
Episcopal school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 72% of Christian schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade258 students9 students per teacher
#24 Best Private Elementary Schools in Indiana
St. Lawrence Catholic School
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 66% of Catholic schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade196 students12 students per teacher
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