St. Lawrence Catholic School Photo

Best Dearborn County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 350 students in Dearborn County, IN.
100% of private elementary schools in Dearborn County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Private Elementary 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
100,005 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
25%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
28 Teachers
7,551 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
43%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,300
$9,334

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
6 Students
2,640 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
8,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
238 Students
60,153 Students
% White Students
68%
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
98 Students
22,794 Students
% of Others Students
28%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in Dearborn County, IN?
3 private elementary schools are located in Dearborn County, IN.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Dearborn County?
100% of private elementary schools in Dearborn County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private elementary schools in Dearborn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Dearborn County include: St. Mary Elementary School vs. St. Lawrence Catholic School, St. Lawrence Catholic School vs. St. Mary Elementary School

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