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Decatur Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools serving 780 students in Decatur, IN.
100% of private elementary schools in Decatur, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).

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Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Decatur Private Elementary 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
574 Schools
# Students
780 Students
100,164 Students
% Students of Color
9%
26%
0.40
0.58
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
0 Students
161 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,638 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
8,473 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
<1%
5%
# White Students
580 Students
60,136 Students
% White Students
74%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
<1%
# Others Students
171 Students
23,158 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
7,520 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
44%
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 elementary schools in Decatur, IN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Decatur, IN include St. Joseph School and Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Decatur?
4 private elementary schools are located in Decatur.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Decatur?
100% of private elementary schools in Decatur are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Decatur are often viewed compared to one another?

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