Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 10
- # Students Served: 1,482
- Average Class Size: 17 students
- % Students of Color: 16%
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Best Monroe County Private Preschools (2026-27)
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- # Private Schools: 10
- # Students Served: 1,482
- Average Class Size: 17 students
- % Students of Color: 16%
- View Monroe County, IN School Trends
Top Ranked Monroe County Private Preschools (2026-27)
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students
Christian
1201 W That Rd
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students
525 W 17th St
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 333-2882
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Catholic
2224 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
Gr: NS-K | 100 students
Daycare / Preschool
1807 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Montessori School
1835 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
Gr: PK-3 | 44 students
Baptist
2320 N Smith Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 336-3049
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Gr: NS | 49 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Daycare / Preschool
1500 E Hillside Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
Gr: NS | 11 students
Daycare / Preschool
1920 S Yost Ave
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 339-8558
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
3603 S Sare Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-7321
Overview
Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
10 Schools
# Students
1,482 Students
84,917 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
26%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
131 Teachers
5,962 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
13%
43%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
4 courses
10 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$14,966
$9,534
Average % on Financial Aid
80%
57%
Average Endowment Size
$50 million
$24.79 million
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.63
# American Indian Students
2 Students
128 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
52 Students
2,249 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
68 Students
6,616 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
27 Students
4,256 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%
# White Students
813 Students
42,739 Students
% White Students
55%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
56 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
520 Students
27,591 Students
% of Others Students
35%
33%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private preschools in Monroe County, IN?
The top ranked private preschools in Monroe County, IN include The Prep School, St. Charles Catholic School, and Lighthouse Christian Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Monroe County?
10 private preschools are located in Monroe County.
How diverse are private preschools in Monroe County?
Monroe County private preschools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Monroe County?
Which private preschools in Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private preschools in Monroe County include: Kid Angles vs. Bloomington Developmental Learning Center, Bloomington Developmental Learning Center vs. Kid Angles, St. Charles Catholic School vs. Bloomington Montessori School
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