Best Aurora Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 177 students in Aurora, IN.
100% of private elementary schools in Aurora, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Private Elementary 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
100,361 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
15 Teachers
7,524 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
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,640 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
8,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
127 Students
60,153 Students
% White Students
72%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
23,247 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Aurora, IN?
2 private elementary schools are located in Aurora, IN.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Aurora?
100% of private elementary schools in Aurora are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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