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Decatur Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

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).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Decatur Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 15 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 (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
-20.0% (-1 school) 10-yr
780
Students
-10.1% (-88 students) 10-yr
14
Avg. Class Size
+16.7% (+2 students) 6-yr
9%
Students of Color
+12.5% (+1.0 pp) 10-yr
14:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-30.0% (-6.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Decatur)
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools
575 Schools
# Students
780 Students
100,261 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025195174199
2024194155192
2023160160193
2022200207205
2021244204201
2020211165188
2019243174193
2018242171190
2017243176199
2016243173196
2015174147183
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% Students of Color
9%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20259%25%33%
202410%25%32%
20238%23%32%
20229%22%32%
202110%22%31%
202010%21%31%
201910%20%31%
201810%20%30%
20179%23%31%
20169%22%31%
20158%22%31%
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0.40
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.400.580.64
20240.400.560.64
20230.360.560.63
20220.440.550.62
20210.430.550.62
20200.420.530.62
20190.440.510.61
20180.440.510.60
20170.420.480.59
20160.420.480.59
20150.400.460.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,640 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
8,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20254%9%9%
20244%9%9%
20234%8%9%
20225%8%8%
20216%8%9%
20206%8%9%
20196%6%8%
20186%6%8%
20175%4%8%
20165%5%8%
20153%4%8%
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# Black Students
2 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
580 Students
60,153 Students
% White Students
74%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202574%60%55%
202475%62%55%
202378%63%55%
202271%63%57%
202172%63%57%
202073%65%58%
201972%68%59%
201872%68%59%
201774%69%61%
201674%69%61%
201575%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
65 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
171 Students
23,147 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202522%23%22%
202421%21%22%
202318%21%22%
202224%21%22%
202122%21%20%
202021%19%19%
201922%19%20%
201822%19%20%
201721%20%19%
201621%19%18%
201521%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
55 Teachers
7,524 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202514:113:111:1
202414:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202215:114:111:1
202116:114:111:1
202016:114:111:1
201916:114:111:1
201817:114:111:1
201718:114:111:1
201618:114:112:1
201520:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
14%
44%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2019-2025)

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202514%43%54%
202414%42%54%
202314%42%53%
202214%41%53%
202114%41%53%
202014%41%53%
201914%42%52%
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Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2019-2025)

YearDecatur, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025141716
2024121715
2023121715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
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Tuition & Aid
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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