Best Aurora Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 177 students in Aurora, IN (there are 4 public schools, serving 1,582 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Aurora, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Aurora, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Private Schools in Aurora, IN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. John Evangelical Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
222 Mechanic St
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-2656
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Avg. class size: 12 students
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
211 4th Street
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1558
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 10 students

Overview

This Town (Aurora)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
177 Students
122,515 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Average Class Size
11 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
127 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
72%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
44 Students
30,873 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Aurora, IN?
2 private schools are located in Aurora, IN.
What percentage of students in Aurora go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Aurora are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Aurora?
100% of private schools in Aurora are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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