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Decatur County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 360 students in Decatur County, IN (there are 7 public schools, serving 3,951 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Decatur County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Decatur County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 326 students
Catholic
210 S East St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2804
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Map of Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Good Shepherd Christian Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 34 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
209 W Washington St
Greensburg, IN 47240
(812) 663-2410
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
360 Students
122,390 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,680 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
290 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
81%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
59 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Decatur County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Decatur County, IN is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Decatur County?
2 private schools are located in Decatur County.
What percentage of students in Decatur County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Decatur County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Decatur County?
100% of private schools in Decatur County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?

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