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Best St. Joseph County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 45 private schools serving 8,837 students in St. Joseph County, IN (there are 74 public schools, serving 38,590 public students). 19% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average tuition cost is $7,106, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $8,514.
78% of private schools in St. Joseph County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 45
  • # Students Served: 8,837
  • Average Tuition: $7,106
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 50%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View St. Joseph County, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 45
  • # Students Served: 8,837
  • Average Tuition: $7,106
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 50%
  • Acceptance Rate: 94%
  • Average Class Size: 18 students
  • % Students of Color: 30%
  • View St. Joseph County, IN School Trends

Top Ranked St. Joseph County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Christ The King School
Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
52473 State Road 933
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 272-3922
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Early Childhood Develop Center Photo
Early Childhood Develop Center
Gr: PK-K | 291 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
10 Child Care Ctr
Notre Dame, IN 46556
(574) 631-3344
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Map of Holy Cross Elementary School
Holy Cross Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students
Catholic
1020 Wilber St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 234-3422
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Map of Holy Family Elementary School
Holy Family Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Catholic
56407 Mayflower Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 289-7375
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Map of Marian High School
Marian High School
Gr: 9-12 | 692 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 18
Catholic
1311 S Logan Street
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5257
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Michiana Christian Academy Photo
Michiana Christian Academy
Gr: K-8 | 57 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of Christ
2730 S Ironwood Dr
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 288-0234
(10)
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Map of Mishawaka Catholic School
Mishawaka Catholic School
Gr: 6-8 | 106 students
Sports: 9
Catholic
223 W Grove St
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 255-0709
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Map of Our Lady Of Hungary School
Our Lady Of Hungary School
Gr: PK-8 | 152 students
Catholic
735 W Calvert St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 289-3272
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Map of St. Adalbert Catholic School
St. Adalbert Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students
Catholic
519 S Olive St
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 288-6645
(3)
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Map of St. Anthony De Padua School
St. Anthony De Padua School
Gr: PK-8 | 278 students
Catholic
2310 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 233-7169
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Map of St. Joseph Grade School
St. Joseph Grade School
Gr: PK-8 | 473 students
Catholic
216 North Hill Street
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 234-0451
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Map of St. Joseph High School
St. Joseph High School
Gr: 9-12 | 806 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 44
Catholic
1441 N Michigan St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 233-6137
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Map of St. Matthew Cathedral School
St. Matthew Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 349 students
Catholic
1015 E Dayton St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 289-4535
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St. Pius X Catholic School Photo
St. Pius X Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 689 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
52553 Fir Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 309-7967
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South Bend Junior Academy Photo
South Bend Junior Academy
Gr: K-8 | 42 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
1910 Altgeld Street
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 287-3713
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The Stanley Clark School Photo
The Stanley Clark School
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 11
3123 Miami St
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 291-4200
(7)
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Trinity School At Greenlawn Photo
Trinity School At Greenlawn
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 13
Christian
107 S Greenlawn Avenue
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 287-5590
(2)
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Map of Bais Yaakov High School of Indiana
Bais Yaakov High School of Indiana
Gr: 9-12 | 19 students
All-girls (Jewish)
19685 Johnson Road
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 257-0689
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Map of Bais Yaakov High School Of Indiana
Bais Yaakov High School Of Indiana
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
All-girls (Jewish)
1530 Jackson Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 257-0689
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Map of Calvary Christian School
Calvary Christian School
Gr: PK-3 | 30 students
Pentecostal
53494 Fir Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 273-9987
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Map of Center Academy Of St. Joe Probate Court
Center Academy Of St. Joe Probate Court
Gr: PK | 10 students
All-boys
1000 S Michigan St
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5424
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Community Baptist Christian School Photo
Community Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
5715 Miami St
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 291-3620
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Map of Corpus Christi School
Corpus Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students
Sports: 6
Catholic
2817 Corpus Christi Dr
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 272-9868
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Map of Covenant Christian School
Covenant Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 250 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
54790 Fir Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 255-5972
(2)
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Map of Friends Early Learning Center
Friends Early Learning Center
Gr: NS-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool
53061 Nadine Street
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 271-1885
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Map of Good Shepherd Montessori School
Good Shepherd Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 2
Montessori School (Catholic)
1101 E Jefferson Blvd
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 288-0098
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Map of Granger Christian School
Granger Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 189 students
Sports: 3
52025 Gumwood Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 272-5815
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Map of Growing Kids Learning Center
Growing Kids Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 180 students
Daycare / Preschool
17475 State Road 23
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 273-9048
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Map of Ironwood Christian School
Ironwood Christian School
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
Pentecostal
4609 S Ironwood Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-8006
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Map of La Petite Academy
La Petite Academy
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
521 N Saint Joseph Street
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 234-7109
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Map of The Montessori Academy At Edison Lakes
The Montessori Academy At Edison Lakes
Gr: PK-8 | 236 students
Sports: 5
Montessori School
530 East Day Road
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 256-5313
(6)
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Map of New Vision Christian Academy
New Vision Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 16 students
Christian
610 N Logan St
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 257-0628
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Map of North Liberty Christian School
North Liberty Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 54 students
Christian
65225 State Road 23
North Liberty, IN 46554
(574) 804-1077
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Map of Peace Lutheran School
Peace Lutheran School
Gr: PK-3 | 14 students
Sports: 3
Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod
16791 Cleveland Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 273-8260
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Map of Queen Of Peace School
Queen Of Peace School
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 3
Catholic
4508 Vistula Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 255-0392
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St. Joseph County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of The Montessori Center
The Montessori Center
Gr: NS | 26 students
Avg. class size: 26 students
Montessori School
1236 Lincoln Way E
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 289-1222
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Map of St. Mary Of The Assumption School
St. Mary Of The Assumption School
Gr: PK-8 | 130 students
Catholic
3402 South Locust Road
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 287-1472
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
45 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearSt. Joseph County Total Schools
202545
202445
202343
202243
202144
202046
201945
201845
201745
201645
201546
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# Students
8,837 Students
122,359 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025201169179
2024200154172
2023215161174
2022217196185
2021212192180
2020203163171
2019203170175
2018201167172
2017195171180
2016196169178
2015190148167
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% Average Students of Color
30%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202530%26%34%
202430%26%34%
202327%24%33%
202227%23%33%
202127%22%32%
202027%22%32%
201923%21%31%
201823%21%31%
201728%23%32%
201628%23%32%
201528%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
624 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202315:114:111:1
202214:114:111:1
202114:114:111:1
202014:114:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201713:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
51%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202551%46%55%
202451%45%54%
202351%45%54%
202246%44%54%
202142%44%54%
202041%44%54%
201941%45%53%
201842%46%53%
201741%46%53%
201641%45%52%
201534%44%52%
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Average Class Size
18 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025181715
2024181715
2023181715
2022191715
2021191715
2020181715
2019181715
2018181715
2017191715
2016191715
2015181615
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Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025141213
202491112
2023121111
2022121111
2021121111
2020121111
2019121011
2018121011
20177910
20167910
201510810
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Average SAT score
1319
(Out of 1600)
1191

SAT Score Trends (2017-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025131911931233
2024131911871230
2023131911921228
2022131911891229
2021131911911229
2020131911881226
2019131911861226
2018131912141226
2017131012341233
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,106
$8,514

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$8,299$10,583$15,012
2024$8,299$10,392$14,622
2023$7,070$10,424$14,057
2022$7,070$10,200$13,504
2021$7,070$10,114$13,232
2020$6,917$9,989$12,915
2019$6,917$9,868$12,656
2018$6,917$9,648$12,363
2017$6,800$9,442$12,049
2016$6,800$9,185$11,633
2015$6,459$8,895$11,174
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Average % on Financial Aid
50%
55%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202547%54%34%
202447%52%34%
202347%50%34%
202247%45%33%
202147%44%33%
202051%43%32%
201951%44%31%
201851%41%30%
201741%36%30%
201641%34%29%
201535%30%28%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,370
$9,169

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$2,370$9,318$7,073
2024$2,370$10,159$6,930
2023$2,370$9,112$6,469
2022$2,370$9,215$6,289
2021$2,370$9,051$6,055
2020$2,370$9,288$5,921
2019$2,370$9,524$5,795
2018$2,370$9,735$5,456
2017$2,370$10,791$5,319
2016$2,370$3,285$5,105
2015$2,088$3,016$5,030
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Average Acceptance Rate
94%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202583%84%81%
202494%89%85%
202394%88%85%
202294%88%85%
202194%89%85%
202094%89%85%
201994%88%85%
201894%89%85%
201794%89%85%
201694%89%85%
201597%90%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$31 million
$49.29 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.620.590.65
20240.620.580.65
20230.600.580.65
20220.590.560.64
20210.590.570.64
20200.590.550.64
20190.520.530.63
20180.520.530.63
20170.470.500.61
20160.470.500.61
20150.480.490.61
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# American Indian Students
23 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
143 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20232%2%5%
20223%2%4%
20213%2%4%
20203%2%4%
20193%2%4%
20182%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
1,355 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202516%9%9%
202416%9%9%
202313%8%9%
202211%8%8%
202111%8%9%
202011%7%9%
201910%6%8%
201810%6%8%
20177%4%8%
20167%4%8%
20157%4%8%
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# Black Students
517 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20256%6%7%
20246%5%7%
20235%6%8%
20227%6%7%
20217%6%7%
20207%6%8%
20194%5%7%
20184%5%7%
20175%5%7%
20165%5%7%
20155%5%8%
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# White Students
4,890 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
56%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202556%58%52%
202456%60%52%
202359%60%52%
202260%62%54%
202160%61%54%
202061%63%54%
201966%65%56%
201867%65%56%
201771%67%58%
201671%67%58%
201570%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,748 Students
30,804 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearSt. Joseph County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202520%24%26%
202420%23%26%
202321%24%25%
202219%22%25%
202119%23%25%
202018%22%24%
201917%22%24%
201817%22%23%
201714%22%22%
201614%22%22%
201515%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
8 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in St. Joseph County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in St. Joseph County, IN include St. Joseph High School, St. Joseph Grade School, and Christ The King School.
How many private schools are located in St. Joseph County?
45 private schools are located in St. Joseph County.
How much do private schools cost in St. Joseph County?
The average tuition cost is $7,106, which is lower than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $8,514.
How diverse are private schools in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County private schools are approximately 30% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in St. Joseph County go to private school?
19% of all K-12 students in St. Joseph County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in St. Joseph County?
78% of private schools in St. Joseph County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Jewish).
Which private schools in St. Joseph County are often viewed compared to one another?

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