Best Harrison County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 320 students in Harrison County, IN (there are 15 public schools, serving 5,897 public students). 5% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Harrison County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Harrison County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. John's Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 140 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1507 Saint Johns Church Road Ne
Lanesville, IN 47136
(812) 952-2737
Map of St. Joseph Catholic School
Gr: PK-7 | 157 students
Catholic
512 N Mulberry St
Corydon, IN 47112
(812) 738-4549
Map of Shiloh Holiness Christian School
Gr: 2-12 | 23 students
Christian
351 Shiloh Rd SW
Corydon, IN 47112
(740) 404-9824

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
320 Students
122,415 Students
% Average Students of Color
5%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
22 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
90%
47%
Average Class Size
9 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$5,600
$10,352
Average % on Financial Aid
3%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$750
$9,150
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.53
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
1 Student
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
169 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
53%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
142 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
45%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
9 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
5 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Harrison County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Harrison County, IN is St. John's Lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Harrison County?
3 private schools are located in Harrison County.
What percentage of students in Harrison County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Harrison County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Harrison County?
100% of private schools in Harrison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Harrison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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