For the 2025-26 school year, there are 11 private schools serving 1,099 students in Adams County, IN (there are , serving 4,247 public students). 21% of all K-12 students in Adams County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, IN include Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School and St. Joseph School.
100% of private schools in Adams County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Adams County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Adams County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Brookside Amish School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School (Amish)
8171 S 450 E
Berne, IN 46711
Berne, IN 46711
Gr: 1-8 | 48 students
Brookside School (Closed 2025)
Montessori School (Amish)
5210 E 800 S
Berne, IN 46711
Berne, IN 46711
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
Hidden Valley School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Amish)
4833 S 200 E
Berne, IN 46711
Berne, IN 46711
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
7710 S 600 E
Berne, IN 46711
Berne, IN 46711
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Show 4 more closed private schools in Adams County, IN (out of 39 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Adams County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Adams County, IN include Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School and St. Joseph School.
How many private schools are located in Adams County?
11 private schools are located in Adams County.
How diverse are private schools in Adams County?
Adams County private schools are approximately 9% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Adams County go to private school?
21% of all K-12 students in Adams County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Adams County?
100% of private schools in Adams County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Adams County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Adams County include: St. Peter-Immanuel Lutheran School vs. Zion Lutheran School, Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School vs. Zion Lutheran School, Zion Lutheran School vs. Wyneken Memorial Lutheran School
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