Best private high schools in Indiana

As filmmaker and writer Nora Ephron said during a '96 commencement address at Wellesley College, "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead." If that's the case, high school may be one of the greatest dress rehearsals of all.

It's a place where students explore their interests, dive into extracurricular activities, finally get the freedom to choose their own classes, and prepare for college or the workplace. For many of these students and their families, education is key: 1.4 million students enrolled in private high schools in fall 2021, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. There were about 3,600 private secondary schools nationwide as of 2020.

For many anxious parents, getting their kids into the best of these private high schools is of the utmost importance. Some families even move homes to send their kids to better schools. However, among all of these thousands of schools, a few stand out for their academic excellence, incredible track records, and the future success of their young students.

Stacker compiled a list of the best private high schools in Indiana using 2027 rankings from Niche. Online schools were not included. Niche uses 10 weighted factors for its rankings, including: college enrollment, culture and diversity, parent/student surveys, top enrolled colleges, and student-teacher ratio. You can read more about Niche's methodology here.

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#25. Reitz Memorial High School

- Location: Evansville, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 587 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#24. Lutheran High School of Indianapolis

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 274 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#23. Indiana Academy

- Location: Cicero, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 97 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#22. Marian High School

- Location: Mishawaka, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 692 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#21. Saint Joseph High School

- Location: South Bend, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 820 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#20. MTI School of Knowledge

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 313 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#19. Cardinal Ritter High School

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 607 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#18. Central Catholic Jr. - Sr. High School

- Location: Lafayette, IN
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 436 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#17. Evansville Day School

- Location: Evansville, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 263 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#16. Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 815 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#15. Oak Farm Montessori School

- Location: Avilla, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 422 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#14. Marquette Catholic High School

- Location: Michigan City, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 229 (11:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#13. Harmony School

- Location: Bloomington, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 159 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#12. St. Theodore Guerin High School

- Location: Noblesville, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 743 (14:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#11. Cornerstone Baptist Academy

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 75 (5:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#10. Bishop Chatard High School

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 796 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. Trinity Academy South Bend

- Location: South Bend, IN
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 227 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Eman Schools

- Location: Fishers, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 399 (8:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. Andrean High School

- Location: Merrillville, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 409 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#6. Cathedral High School

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,170 (9:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#5. Canterbury School

- Location: Fort Wayne, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 773 (10:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#4. Park Tudor School

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 951 (7:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#3. La Lumiere School

- Location: Laporte, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 171 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#2. International School of Indiana

- Location: Indianapolis, IN
- Grades: PK, K-12
- Enrollment: 590 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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#1. Culver Academies

- Location: Culver, IN
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 835 (6:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A+

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