#1 Best Independent 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 Independent Schools in Indiana
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Indiana. Top 10 of 10 schools.
#2 Best Independent 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
#3 Best Independent 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
#4 Best Independent Schools in Indiana
Sycamore School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of the 3 largest independent schools in Indiana
Indianapolis, IN
A+Overall grade366 students7 students per teacher
#5 Best Independent Schools in Indiana
The Stanley Clark School
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 68% of independent schools nationwide
South Bend, IN
A+Overall grade307 students6 students per teacher
#6 Best Independent Schools in Indiana
University High School of Indiana
Independent school · Grades 9–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Carmel, IN
AOverall grade358 students10 students per teacher
#7 Best Independent Schools in Indiana
Legacy Learning Center
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–12
100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
Indianapolis, IN
AOverall grade271 students10 students per teacher
#8 Best Independent Schools in Indiana
School for Community Learning
Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8
One of 7 independent schools in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
B+Overall grade60 students9 students per teacher
#9 Best Independent Schools in Indiana
Geo Focus Academy
Independent school · Grades K–12
One of 7 independent schools in Indianapolis
Indianapolis, IN
BOverall grade125 students11 students per teacher
#10 Best Independent Schools in Indiana
Midwest Academy
Independent school · Grades 9–12
Growing: enrollment up 29% since 2011–12
Carmel, IN
BOverall grade111 students9 students per teacher
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