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Decatur Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 780 students in Decatur, IN, 33% of all K-12 students in Decatur, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Decatur, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Decatur Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students
Catholic
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
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Map of Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
(2)
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Map of St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School
St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
(1)
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Map of Zion Lutheran School
Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
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Decatur, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Rainbow Valley
Rainbow Valley
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Amish
1879 N 200 E
Decatur, IN 46733
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Decatur, IN Private School Trends

4
Private Schools
780
Students
12
Avg. Class Size
9%
Students of Color
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Decatur)
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
780 Students
122,390 Students
% Students of Color
9%
26%
0.40
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
580 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
74%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
22%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
48%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Sports
2 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Decatur, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Decatur, IN include Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Decatur?
4 private schools are located in Decatur.
What percentage of students in Decatur go to private school?
33% of all K-12 students in Decatur are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Decatur?
100% of private schools in Decatur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private schools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?

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