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Elkhart Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,633 students in Elkhart, IN, 9% of all K-12 students in Elkhart, IN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
78% of private schools in Elkhart, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Elkhart Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Elkhart Christian Academy
Elkhart Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students
Sports: 9
Baptist
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
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Map of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Catholic
1331 N Main St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4855
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
30888 County Road 6
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 674-8800
(1)
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Montessori School (Christian)
23830 County Road 106
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4444
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Crossing National, Inc
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Alternative School (Christian)
515 S Main St Suite 1
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 226-0671
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DeCamp Avenue KinderCare Photo
DeCamp Avenue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2610 DeCamp Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-9132
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Map of Montessori School Of Elkhart
Montessori School Of Elkhart
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Montessori School
1 Montessori Dr
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-3037
(5)
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Map of Northern Maple Christian School
Northern Maple Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Mennonite
60536 Cr 113
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 830-5197
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
1114 S Main St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-8451
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Elkhart, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Elkhart Adventist Christian School
Elkhart Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3601 E. Bristol, Street
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 266-9018
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Elkhart, IN Private School Trends

9
Private Schools
1,633
Students
$7,350
Avg. Tuition
24
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elkhart)
This State (IN)
# Schools
9 Schools
772 Schools
# Students
1,633 Students
122,358 Students
% Students of Color
25%
26%
0.63
0.60
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
6 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
257 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%
# Black Students
37 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
830 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
51%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
491 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
108 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
47%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,350
$8,514
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
88%
Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elkhart, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Elkhart, IN include St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School, Elkhart Christian Academy, and Trinity Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Elkhart?
9 private schools are located in Elkhart.
How diverse are private schools in Elkhart?
Elkhart private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Elkhart go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Elkhart are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elkhart?
78% of private schools in Elkhart are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Elkhart are often viewed compared to one another?

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