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Marion Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 277 students in Marion, IN.
67% of private elementary schools in Marion, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Marion Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Paul Parish School
St. Paul Parish School
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Catholic
1009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2883
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Lakeview Christian School Photo
Lakeview Christian School
Gr: K-8 | 133 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 1
Methodist
5318 S Western Ave
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 677-4266
(1)
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Map of Paddock View Residential Center
Paddock View Residential Center
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students
Alternative School
1700 E Bradford Pike
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7740
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Marion, IN Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
277
Students
-39.0% (-177 students) 10-yr
17
Avg. Class Size
27%
Students of Color
+58.8% (+10.0 pp) 10-yr
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
-57.1% (-16.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Marion)
This State (IN)
# Schools
3 Schools
575 Schools
# Students
277 Students
100,261 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202592174199
202492155192
2023114160193
2022250207205
2021250204201
2020172165188
2019167174193
2018167171190
2017172176199
2016151173196
2015151147183
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% Students of Color
27%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202527%25%33%
202427%25%32%
202324%23%32%
202217%22%32%
202117%22%31%
202017%21%31%
201942%20%31%
201842%20%30%
201716%23%31%
201617%22%31%
201517%22%31%
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0.60
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.600.580.64
20240.600.560.64
20230.560.560.63
20220.570.550.62
20210.570.550.62
20200.570.530.62
20190.570.510.61
20180.570.510.60
20170.530.480.59
20160.560.480.59
20150.560.460.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
2,640 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20252%3%5%
20242%3%5%
20233%2%5%
20222%2%5%
20212%2%5%
20202%2%5%
20193%2%4%
20183%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
31 Students
8,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202511%9%9%
202411%9%9%
202312%8%9%
20226%8%8%
20216%8%9%
20206%8%9%
20196%6%8%
20186%6%8%
20174%4%8%
20164%5%8%
20154%4%8%
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# Black Students
15 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
5%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20255%5%8%
20245%5%8%
20235%6%8%
20222%6%7%
20212%6%8%
20202%6%8%
20192%5%8%
20182%5%8%
20171%5%7%
20161%5%8%
20151%5%8%
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# White Students
160 Students
60,153 Students
% White Students
58%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202558%60%55%
202458%62%55%
202363%63%55%
202234%63%57%
202134%63%57%
202035%65%58%
201933%68%59%
201833%68%59%
201733%69%61%
201638%69%61%
201538%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
65 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
67 Students
23,147 Students
% of Others Students
24%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202524%23%22%
202424%21%22%
202317%21%22%
202256%21%22%
202156%21%20%
202055%19%19%
201956%19%20%
201856%19%20%
201760%20%19%
201654%19%18%
201554%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
24 Teachers
7,524 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202218:114:111:1
202118:114:111:1
202017:114:111:1
201917:114:111:1
201817:114:111:1
201719:114:111:1
201628:114:112:1
201528:114:112:1
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2017-2025)

YearMarion, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025171716
2024171715
2023171715
2022171715
2021171715
2020171715
2019171715
2018171715
2017171715
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Tuition & Aid
Admissions & Athletics
Average Number of Extracurriculars
1 extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Marion, IN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Marion, IN is St. Paul Parish School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Marion?
3 private elementary schools are located in Marion.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Marion?
67% of private elementary schools in Marion are religiously affiliated (most commonly Methodist and Catholic).
Which private elementary schools in Marion are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private elementary schools in Marion include: St. Paul Parish School vs. Lakeview Christian School

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