Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
St. Joseph School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: ✓Verified school update
School Rankings
St. Joseph School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
338 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
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 ²ÝÁñÉçÇø 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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Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Amish
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Methodist
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
Distance: 17.2 mi
Gr: 11-12 | 45 students
725 Broadway Street
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-2131
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Distance: 19.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
2315 Long Rd
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Amish
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Distance: 9.2 mi
Gr: K-8 | 49 students
Sports: 1
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7545 N 650 E
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 597-7366
Distance: 0.4 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Distance: 7.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 266 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
11565 N Us Highway 27
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 639-6177
Distance: 9.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
12912 Franke Rd
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 639-0123
Distance: 10.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 103 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
401 Monroe St
Monroeville, IN 46773
(260) 623-3447
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
9220.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 63% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11420 Ernst Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 431-0601
9222.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
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%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(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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