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Best Dearborn County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 350 students in Dearborn County, IN (there are 11 public schools, serving 5,377 public students). 6% of all K-12 students in Dearborn County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Dearborn County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Schools in Dearborn County (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. Lawrence Catholic School
St. Lawrence Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
524 Walnut Street
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025
(812) 537-3690
Gr: PK-8 | 173 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
St. Mary Elementary School
(Catholic)
211 4th Street
Aurora, IN 47001
(812) 926-1558
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Avg. class size: 10 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dearborn County, Indiana

Dearborn County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
9788 North Dearborn Rd
Guilford, IN 47022
(812) 623-2631
Gr: NS-8 | 64 students Avg. class size: 11 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Secluded Acers School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Amish)
6332 E 850 N
Moores Hill, IN 47989
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students

Overview

This County (Dearborn County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
350 Students
122,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
46%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$10,330

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.59
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
238 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
68%
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
98 Students
30,420 Students
% of Others Students
28%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
5 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Dearborn County, IN?
3 private schools are located in Dearborn County, IN.
What percentage of students in Dearborn County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Dearborn County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dearborn County?
100% of private schools in Dearborn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Dearborn County are often viewed compared to one another?

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