Best New Castle Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private elementary schools serving 191 students in New Castle, IN.
100% of private elementary schools in New Castle, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

Private Elementary Schools in New Castle, IN (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Heartland Christian School
(Christian)
3340 W County Road 100 S
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 465-4311
Gr: K-12 | 158 students
Locust Grove School
(Amish)
3879 S 900 E
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 478-5860
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students

Overview

This Town (New Castle)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
191 Students
100,265 Students
% Average Students of Color
3%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
18 Teachers
7,543 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.58
# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
2,640 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
8,475 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
3 Students
5,443 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
199 Students
60,153 Students
% White Students
96%
60%
# 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
3 Students
23,101 Students
% of Others Students
1%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private elementary schools are located in New Castle, IN?
2 private elementary schools are located in New Castle, IN.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in New Castle?
100% of private elementary schools in New Castle are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Christian).

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