For the 2025 school year, there are 13 private schools serving 1,790 students in Monroe County, IN (there are 32 public schools, serving 14,153 public students). 11% of all K-12 students in Monroe County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Monroe County, IN include Lighthouse Christian Academy, The Prep School, and St. Charles Catholic School.
Top Ranked Monroe County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1201 W That Rd
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2000
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2000
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Tuition listed
525 W 17th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 333-2882
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 333-2882
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Catholic School
(Catholic)
2224 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Adventist Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2230 N Martha St
Bloomington, IN 47408
(317) 260-8588
Bloomington, IN 47408
(317) 260-8588
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
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Daycare / Preschool
1807 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Bloomington Montessori School
Montessori School
1835 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
Clear Creek Christian School![Clear Creek Christian School Photo]( "Clear Creek Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
530 W Church Lane
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 668-9650
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 668-9650
Gr: K-6 | 179 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Covenant Christian School![Covenant Christian School Photo]( "Covenant Christian School Photo")
(Pentecostal)
4000 E Moores Creek Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Preschool
(Baptist)
2320 N Smith Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 336-3049
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 336-3049
Gr: PK-3 | 44 students Tuition listed
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Kid Angles
Daycare / Preschool
1500 E Hillside Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
Gr: NS | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Penny Lane West
Daycare / Preschool
1920 S Yost Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 339-8558
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 339-8558
Gr: NS | 11 students
3603 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-7321
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-7321
Gr: NS-PK
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 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
Which private schools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Monroe County include: Clear Creek Christian School vs. Lighthouse Christian Academy, St. Charles Catholic School vs. Bloomington Montessori School, Bloomington Developmental Learning Center vs. Kid Angles
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