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Best Noble County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 922 students in Noble County, IN (there are 16 public schools, serving 6,659 public students). 12% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
86% of private schools in Noble County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Noble County Private Schools (2026-27)

Oak Farm Montessori School Photo
Oak Farm Montessori School
Gr: NS-12 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9
Montessori School
502 Lemper Rd
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
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St. John Lutheran School Photo
St. John Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S Oak St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
(1)
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Map of St. Mary School
St. Mary School
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
232 N Main St
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-3481
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Map of Nature Hill School
Nature Hill School
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Amish
6344 W 825 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 350-2902
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Map of Stoney Acres Parochial School
Stoney Acres Parochial School
Gr: 1-8 | 49 students
Amish
3717 W 1100 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
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Map of Sunny Slope School
Sunny Slope School
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
5250 W 1100 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 350-9431
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Map of West Waldron School
West Waldron School
Gr: 1-8 | 115 students
Amish
2455 W 1050 N
Wawaka, IN 46794
(260) 761-1087
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Noble County Private Schools (Closed)

Cornerstone Christian School Photo
Cornerstone Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 67 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Christian
4304 S Oak Street
Albion, IN 46701
(260) 693-3746
(4)
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Map of West Waldron
West Waldron
Gr: 1-8 | 48 students
Amish
2455 W, 1050 N
Wolcottville, IN 46795
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
7 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearNoble County Total Schools
20257
20248
20239
20224
20214
20208
20198
20188
20178
20168
20158
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# Students
922 Students
122,359 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025132169179
2024124154172
2023115161174
2022177196185
2021177192180
2020108163171
2019102170175
2018102167172
2017102171180
2016102169178
2015103148167
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% Average Students of Color
5%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20255%26%34%
20245%26%34%
202318%24%33%
20225%23%33%
20215%22%32%
20205%22%32%
20194%21%31%
20184%21%31%
20174%23%32%
20164%23%32%
20153%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
93 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202510:113:111:1
202410:113:111:1
202310:114:111:1
202212:114:111:1
202112:114:111:1
202013:114:112:1
201912:114:112:1
201812:114:112:1
201711:114:112:1
201611:114:112:1
201513:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
28%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2017-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202528%46%55%
202421%45%54%
202321%45%54%
202216%44%54%
202116%44%54%
202016%44%54%
201916%45%53%
201825%46%53%
201725%46%53%
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Average Class Size
20 students
17 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025201715
2024171715
2023171715
2022141715
2021141715
2020141715
2019141715
2018161715
2017161715
2016161715
2015161615
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Average Number of AP Courses
8 courses
12 courses

Trends in Average Number of AP Courses Offered

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202581213
202481112
202381111
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Average SAT score
1210
(Out of 1600)
1191

SAT Score Trends (2019-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025121011931233
2024115511871230
2023115511921228
2022110011891229
2021110011911229
2020110011881226
2019110011861226
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Average ACT score
28
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2023-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025282526
2024282526
2023282526
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,488
$8,514

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$7,488$10,583$15,012
2024$7,488$10,392$14,622
2023$7,488$10,424$14,057
2022$7,488$10,200$13,504
2021$7,488$10,114$13,232
2020$7,488$9,989$12,915
2019$7,488$9,868$12,656
2018$6,485$9,648$12,363
2017$6,162$9,442$12,049
2016$6,162$9,185$11,633
2015$6,162$8,895$11,174
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Average % on Financial Aid
67%
55%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2018-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202567%54%34%
202467%52%34%
202367%50%34%
202299%45%33%
202199%44%33%
202099%43%32%
201999%44%31%
201899%41%30%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,788
$9,169

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2018-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025$2,788$9,318$7,073
2024$2,788$10,159$6,930
2023$3,256$9,112$6,469
2022$2,000$9,215$6,289
2021$2,000$9,051$6,055
2020$2,000$9,288$5,921
2019$2,000$9,524$5,795
2018$2,000$9,735$5,456
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Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2017-2025)

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202590%84%81%
202490%89%85%
202390%88%85%
202290%88%85%
202190%89%85%
202090%89%85%
201990%88%85%
201890%89%85%
201790%89%85%
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Average Endowment Size
$2 million
$49.29 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.46
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.460.590.65
20240.450.580.65
20230.420.580.65
20220.420.560.64
20210.420.570.64
20200.370.550.64
20190.310.530.63
20180.310.530.63
20170.320.500.61
20160.320.500.61
20150.340.490.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20251%9%9%
20241%9%9%
20232%8%9%
20221%8%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%7%9%
20191%6%8%
20181%6%8%
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# Black Students
4 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20221%6%7%
20211%6%7%
20201%6%8%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
665 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
67%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202567%58%52%
202468%60%52%
202373%60%52%
202273%62%54%
202173%61%54%
202077%63%54%
201982%65%56%
201882%65%56%
201780%67%58%
201680%67%58%
201579%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
309 Students
30,804 Students
% of Others Students
31%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearNoble County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202531%24%26%
202430%23%26%
202324%24%25%
202224%22%25%
202124%23%25%
202020%22%24%
201916%22%24%
201816%22%23%
201718%22%22%
201618%22%22%
201519%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
7 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Noble County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Noble County, IN include Oak Farm Montessori School, St. John Lutheran School, and St. Mary School.
How many private schools are located in Noble County?
7 private schools are located in Noble County.
How diverse are private schools in Noble County?
Noble County private schools are approximately 5% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Noble County go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Noble County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Noble County?
86% of private schools in Noble County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Noble County are often viewed compared to one another?

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