For the 2025 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,086 students in Jackson County, IN (there are 15 public schools, serving 7,554 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Jackson County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IN include St. Johns Lutheran School, Sandy Creek Christian Academy, and Immanuel-lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 64%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Jackson County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).
Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Immanuel-lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
520 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
Gr: 1-8 | 317 students
St. Johns Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1058 S County Road 460 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
Gr: K-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 7 students Sports: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
Gr: K-12 | 50 students Tuition listed
Lutheran Central School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
415 N Elm St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2512
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2512
Gr: K-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
St. Ambrose Catholic School
(Catholic)
301 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Trinity Lutheran High School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students Avg. class size: 13 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1501 Gaiser Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Jackson County, IN include St. Johns Lutheran School, Sandy Creek Christian Academy, and Immanuel-lutheran School.
How many private schools are located in Jackson County?
8 private schools are located in Jackson County.
How diverse are private schools in Jackson County?
Jackson County private schools are approximately 14% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Jackson County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Jackson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jackson County?
100% of private schools in Jackson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).
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