St. Joseph School in Decatur, IN offers co–ed Catholic education for grades PK through 8 in a town setting.
Founded in 1881, the school serves 338 udents with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 and an average class size of 15.
The school reports a udent diversity percentage of 10.9%, reflecting some racial and ethnic representation.
Joseph School is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
Among private schools in Indiana,. Joseph ranks in the top 20% for large student body and oldest founding date.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1881
Student Body
Total Students
338 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Nurturing the Mind, Body, and Spirit
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Joseph School's ranking?
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph School?
The application deadline for St. Joseph School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Joseph School is Kingdom Academy Of Bluffton Inc (13.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Zion Lutheran School (0.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Oak Grove Amish School
(Amish)
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
9.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
9.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Sports: 1
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
13.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Wesleyan Heritage Academy
(Methodist)
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
15 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
725 Broadway Street
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2131
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2131
17.2 miles
Gr: 11-12 | 45 students
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
17.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peace Montessori
Montessori School
2315 Long Rd
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Oak Grove Amish School
(Amish)
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
9.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Bethlehem Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
9.2 miles
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Sports: 1
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
6.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
7.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
12912 Franke Rd
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
St. Rose of Lima Catholic School
(Catholic)
401 Monroe St
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 623-3447
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 623-3447
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
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Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
9220.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
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9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
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Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Lafayette Meadow School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
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11420 Ernst Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
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Aboite Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
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5004 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2101
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2101
9222.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Esacs Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
4310 Homestead Rd
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(260) 431-2051
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2051
9222.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 91 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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