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Elkhart ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 private schools serving 1,633 students in Elkhart, IN, 9% of all K-12 students in Elkhart, IN are educated in private schools versus (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
78% of private schools in Elkhart, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Elkhart ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2026-27)

Map of Elkhart Christian Academy
Elkhart Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students
Sports: 9
Baptist
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
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Map of St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Catholic
1331 N Main St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4855
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
30888 County Road 6
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 674-8800
(1)
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Map of Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Montessori School (Christian)
23830 County Road 106
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4444
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Map of Crossing National, Inc
Crossing National, Inc
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students
Alternative School (Christian)
515 S Main St Suite 1
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 226-0671
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DeCamp Avenue KinderCare Photo
DeCamp Avenue KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
2610 DeCamp Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-9132
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Map of Montessori School Of Elkhart
Montessori School Of Elkhart
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Montessori School
1 Montessori Dr
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-3037
(5)
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Map of Northern Maple Christian School
Northern Maple Christian School
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Mennonite
60536 Cr 113
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 830-5197
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Map of St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
St. Vincent De Paul Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 170 students
Catholic
1114 S Main St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 293-8451
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Elkhart, Indiana ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

Map of Elkhart Adventist Christian School
Elkhart Adventist Christian School
Gr: K-7 | 9 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3601 E. Bristol, Street
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 266-9018
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Elkhart, IN ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School Trends (10-Year)

9
²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
1,633
Students
-1.6% (-26 students) 10-yr
$7,350
Avg. Tuition
24
Avg. Class Size
25%
Students of Color
+38.9% (+7.0 pp) 10-yr
15:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+25.0% (+3.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Elkhart)
This State (IN)
# Schools
9 Schools
772 Schools

Trends in Total Number of ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools

YearElkhart, IN Total Schools
20259
202410
20239
20229
20219
202010
201911
201811
20177
20167
20159
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# Students
1,633 Students
122,348 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per ²ÝÁñÉçÇø School

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
2025204169179
2024182154172
2023281161174
2022179196185
2021179192180
2020162163171
2019162170175
2018162167172
2017234171180
2016234169178
2015207148167
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% Students of Color
25%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202525%26%34%
202426%26%34%
202328%24%33%
202225%23%33%
202125%22%32%
202025%22%32%
201922%21%31%
201822%21%31%
201720%23%32%
201620%23%32%
201518%23%32%
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0.63
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20250.630.590.65
20240.630.580.65
20230.630.580.65
20220.630.560.64
20210.630.570.64
20200.620.550.64
20190.570.530.63
20180.570.530.63
20170.470.500.61
20160.470.500.61
20150.490.490.61
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# American Indian Students
6 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
10 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
20191%2%4%
20181%2%4%
20172%2%4%
20162%2%4%
20151%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
257 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202516%9%9%
202416%9%9%
202318%8%9%
202217%8%8%
202117%8%9%
202017%7%9%
201913%6%8%
201813%6%8%
20179%4%8%
20169%4%8%
20158%4%8%
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# Black Students
37 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
20252%6%7%
20242%5%7%
20237%6%8%
20223%6%7%
20213%6%7%
20203%6%8%
20193%5%7%
20183%5%7%
20172%5%7%
20162%5%7%
20152%5%8%
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# White Students
830 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
51%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202551%58%52%
202451%60%52%
202355%60%52%
202253%62%54%
202153%61%54%
202054%63%54%
201960%65%56%
201860%65%56%
201770%67%58%
201670%67%58%
201568%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
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
491 Students
30,793 Students
% of Others Students
30%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202530%24%26%
202430%23%26%
202320%24%25%
202226%22%25%
202126%23%25%
202025%22%24%
201923%22%24%
201823%22%23%
201717%22%22%
201617%22%22%
201521%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
108 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202515:113:111:1
202415:113:111:1
202314:114:111:1
202214:114:111:1
202114:114:111:1
202014:114:112:1
201914:114:112:1
201814:114:112:1
201712:114:112:1
201612:114:112:1
201512:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
50%
47%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202550%46%55%
202450%45%54%
202350%45%54%
202250%44%54%
202150%44%54%
202050%44%54%
201950%45%53%
201850%46%53%
201750%46%53%
201650%45%52%
201550%44%52%
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Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,350
$10,353
Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
84%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2021-2025)

YearElkhart, IN AvgIndiana (IN)National
202583%84%81%
202483%89%85%
202383%88%85%
202283%88%85%
202183%89%85%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elkhart, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Elkhart, IN include Elkhart Christian Academy, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Thomas The Apostle Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in Elkhart?
9 private schools are located in Elkhart.
How diverse are private schools in Elkhart?
Elkhart private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Elkhart go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Elkhart are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elkhart?
78% of private schools in Elkhart are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Elkhart are often viewed compared to one another?

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