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Best Decatur County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

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

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearDecatur County Total Schools
20252
20242
20232
20222
20212
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20154
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# Students
360 Students
122,348 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025180169179
2024180154172
2023193161174
2022176196185
2021176192180
2020122163171
2019101170175
2018101167172
201796171180
201696169178
201582148167
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% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20254%26%34%
20244%26%34%
20232%24%33%
20222%23%33%
20212%22%32%
20202%22%32%
20194%21%31%
20184%21%31%
20175%23%32%
20165%23%32%
20155%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
26 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202318:114:111:1
202215:114:111:1
202115:114:111:1
202015:114:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201714:114:112:1
201614:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
10 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2020-2025)

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025101715
2024101715
2023101715
2022101715
2021101715
2020101715
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.33
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.330.590.65
20240.330.580.65
20230.330.580.65
20220.220.560.64
20210.220.570.64
20200.230.550.64
20190.440.530.63
20180.440.530.63
20170.470.500.61
20160.470.500.61
20150.440.490.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20171%2%4%
20161%2%4%
20152%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20252%9%9%
20242%9%9%
20232%8%9%
20221%8%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%7%9%
20193%6%8%
20183%6%8%
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# Black Students
1 Student
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
290 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
81%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202581%58%52%
202481%60%52%
202380%60%52%
202288%62%54%
202188%61%54%
202087%63%54%
201969%65%56%
201869%65%56%
201766%67%58%
201666%67%58%
201569%68%58%
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# 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
59 Students
30,793 Students
% of Others Students
16%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202516%24%26%
202416%23%26%
202318%24%25%
202210%22%25%
202110%23%25%
202011%22%24%
201928%22%24%
201828%22%23%
201733%22%22%
201633%22%22%
201529%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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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