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Best Monroe County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,813 students in Monroe County, IN (there are 32 public schools, serving 14,153 public students). 11% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
46% of private schools in Monroe County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked Monroe County Private Schools (2026)

Map of Lighthouse Christian Academy
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Christian
1201 W That Rd
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2000
(1)
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Map of The Prep School
The Prep School
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students
525 W 17th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 333-2882
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Map of St. Charles Catholic School
St. Charles Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
2224 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
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Map of Adventist Christian Elementary School
Adventist Christian Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2230 N Martha St
Bloomington, IN 47408
(317) 260-8588
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Bloomington Developmental Learning Center
Gr: NS-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
1807 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
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Map of Bloomington Montessori School
Bloomington Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
1835 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
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Clear Creek Christian School Photo
Clear Creek Christian School
Gr: K-6 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 2
Christian
530 W Church Lane
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 668-9650
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Covenant Christian School Photo
Covenant Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 138 students
Sports: 3
Pentecostal
4000 E Moores Creek Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
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Map of Grace Baptist Preschool
Grace Baptist Preschool
Gr: PK-3 | 44 students
Baptist
2320 N Smith Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 336-3049
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Map of Harmony School
Harmony School
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
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Map of Kid Angles
Kid Angles
Gr: NS | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1500 E Hillside Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
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Map of Penny Lane West
Penny Lane West
Gr: NS | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1920 S Yost Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 339-8558
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Map of Sare Road KinderCare
Sare Road KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3603 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-7321
(1)
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
13 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearMonroe County Total Schools
202513
202413
202313
202213
202113
202013
201912
201812
201713
201613
201513
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# Students
1,813 Students
122,415 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025151169179
2024149154172
2023158161174
2022146196185
2021146192180
2020146163171
2019147170175
2018141167172
2017141171180
2016143169178
2015141148167
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% Average Students of Color
14%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202514%26%34%
202414%26%34%
202312%24%33%
202211%23%33%
202111%22%32%
202011%22%32%
201911%21%31%
201811%21%31%
201722%23%32%
201621%23%32%
201521%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
154 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202512:113:111:1
202412:113:111:1
202313:114:111:1
202211:114:111:1
202111:114:111:1
202011:114:112:1
201911:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201511:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
18%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202518%46%55%
202413%45%54%
202313%45%54%
202210%44%54%
202110%44%54%
202010%44%54%
201910%45%53%
201813%46%53%
201725%46%53%
201625%45%52%
201518%44%52%
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Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025171715
2024131715
2023131715
2022121715
2021121715
2020121715
2019121715
2018131715
2017121715
2016101715
2015101615
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Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202541213
202431112
202331111
202231111
202131111
202031111
201931011
201831011
20173910
20163910
20151810
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,058
$10,352

Tuition Cost Trends (2017-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$11,058$10,583$15,012
2024$5,300$7,607$13,254
2023$5,300$7,315$12,626
2022$4,300$7,169$12,187
2021$4,300$7,068$11,800
2020$4,300$6,970$11,512
2019$4,300$6,844$11,293
2018$4,000$7,135$11,017
2017$4,000$6,512$10,708
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Average % on Financial Aid
80%
54%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202580%54%34%
202480%52%34%
202380%50%34%
202248%45%33%
202148%44%33%
202048%43%32%
201948%44%31%
201880%41%30%
201780%36%30%
201680%34%29%
201580%30%28%
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Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$88.26 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.570.590.65
20240.570.580.65
20230.520.580.65
20220.530.560.64
20210.530.570.64
20200.530.550.64
20190.520.530.63
20180.510.530.63
20170.510.500.61
20160.510.500.61
20150.520.490.61
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# American Indian Students
2 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20254%3%5%
20244%3%5%
20233%2%5%
20224%2%4%
20214%2%4%
20204%2%4%
20194%2%4%
20184%2%4%
20173%2%4%
20163%2%4%
20153%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
76 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20254%9%9%
20244%9%9%
20232%8%9%
20221%8%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%7%9%
20191%6%8%
20181%6%8%
20172%4%8%
20162%4%8%
20152%4%8%
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# Black Students
40 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20252%6%7%
20242%5%7%
20232%6%8%
20222%6%7%
20212%6%7%
20202%6%8%
20192%5%7%
20182%5%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
1,023 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
57%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202556%58%52%
202456%60%52%
202362%60%52%
202261%62%54%
202161%61%54%
202061%63%54%
201961%65%56%
201864%65%56%
201764%67%58%
201664%67%58%
201562%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
88 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
620 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
34%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearMonroe County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202534%24%26%
202434%23%26%
202331%24%25%
202232%22%25%
202132%23%25%
202032%22%24%
201932%22%24%
201829%22%23%
201729%22%22%
201629%22%22%
201531%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
3 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Monroe County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Monroe County, IN include Lighthouse Christian Academy, The Prep School, and St. Charles Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Monroe County?
13 private schools are located in Monroe County.
How diverse are private schools in Monroe County?
Monroe County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Monroe County go to private school?
11% of all K-12 students in Monroe County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
46% of private schools in Monroe County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?

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