Bartholomew County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,812 students in Bartholomew County, IN (there are 19 public schools, serving 12,584 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
55% of private schools in Bartholomew County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Bartholomew County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of North Star Montessori School
Gr: PK-K | 116 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Montessori School
2320 Midway St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-4180
St. Bartholomew School Photo
Gr: K-8 | 387 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
1306 27th St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-9353
Map of St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry
Gr: PK-K | 63 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
6045 E State St
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-6504
Map of St. Peter's Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 21 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
719 5th Street
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-5266
Map of Abc Learning Centre, Inc (dba Abc-stewart School)
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Montessori School
6691 W State Road 46
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-3029
(1)
Map of Bethel Holiness Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 21 students
Christian
6060 N Us Highway 31
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 376-0210
Central Avenue KinderCare Photo
Gr: NS-PK | 58 students
Daycare / Preschool
3625 Central Ave
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 376-8399
Map of Children Inc #2
Gr: K | 43 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 McClure Rd,
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 379-2319
Map of Columbus Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 247 students
Christian
3170 Indiana Ave
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 372-3780
Map of Cummins Child Development Center
Gr: PK-K | 260 students
Daycare / Preschool
650 Pleasant Grv
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 378-5833
Map of White Creek Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 89 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
16270 S 300 W
Columbus, IN 47201
(812) 342-6832
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Bartholomew County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Columbus SDA Church School
Gr: 1-8 | 8 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2809 N Talley Road
Columbus, IN 47203
(812) 378-8837

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
11 Schools

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# Students
1,812 Students
122,358 Students

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% Average Students of Color
20%
26%

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Academics and Faculty:

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

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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
98%
47%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
15 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,397
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
55%
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.54
0.60

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# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
58 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
114 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
9%

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# Black Students
29 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

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# White Students
1,145 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
63%
58%

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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
473 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
26%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
3 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Bartholomew County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Bartholomew County, IN include St. Peter's Lutheran School, North Star Montessori School, and St. Paul Lutheran Early Childhood Ministry.
How many private schools are located in Bartholomew County?
11 private schools are located in Bartholomew County.
How diverse are private schools in Bartholomew County?
Bartholomew County private schools are approximately 20% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Bartholomew County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Bartholomew County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Bartholomew County?
55% of private schools in Bartholomew County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private schools in Bartholomew County are often viewed compared to one another?

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