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Wells County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 160 students in Wells County, IN (there are 9 public schools, serving 5,104 public students). 3% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Wells County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Wells County (2026-27)

Map of Bethlehem Lutheran School
Bethlehem Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
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Map of Kingdom Academy Of Bluffton Inc
Kingdom Academy Of Bluffton Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
(1)
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Map of Wesleyan Heritage Academy
Wesleyan Heritage Academy
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Methodist
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
160 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
16 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
60%
47%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,600
$8,514

Students by Ethnicity:

0.36
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
124 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
77%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
32 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
1 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Wells County, IN?
3 private schools are located in Wells County, IN.
What percentage of students in Wells County go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Wells County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Wells County?
100% of private schools in Wells County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).

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