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Dekalb County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 598 students in Dekalb County, IN (there are 12 public schools, serving 6,457 public students). 8% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Dekalb County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Dekalb County Private Schools (2026-27)

Lakewood Park Christian School Photo
Lakewood Park Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7
Christian
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Catholic
301 W Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5137
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
598 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
6%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
35 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
47%
Average Class Size
25 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,800
$8,514
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$4 million
$49.29 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.32
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
6 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
6 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
488 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
82%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
84 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
14%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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