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Jackson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (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 88%.
100% of private schools in Jackson County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Other).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jackson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Immanuel-lutheran School
Immanuel-lutheran School
Gr: 1-8 | 317 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
520 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-1301
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Map of St. Johns Lutheran School
St. Johns Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 113 students
Sports: 3
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1058 S County Road 460 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-3131
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Sandy Creek Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 7 students
Sports: 2
Pentecostal
5707 Sandy Creek Drive
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-7687
(1)
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Map of Liberty Christian Academy
Liberty Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 50 students
1020 A Ave
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 523-2097
(1)
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Map of Lutheran Central School
Lutheran Central School
Gr: K-8 | 142 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
415 N Elm St
Brownstown, IN 47220
(812) 358-2512
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Map of St. Ambrose Catholic School
St. Ambrose Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 122 students
Catholic
301 S Chestnut St
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-3522
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Map of Trinity Lutheran High School
Trinity Lutheran High School
Gr: 9-12 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
7120 N County Road 875 E
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 524-8547
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Zion Lutheran School
Gr: PK-K | 94 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1501 Gaiser Dr
Seymour, IN 47274
(812) 522-5911
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,086 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
14%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
77 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
52%
47%
Average Class Size
12 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1160
(Out of 1600)
1191

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$4,242
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
28%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,500
$9,169
Average Acceptance Rate
83%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.41
0.60
# American Indian Students
1 Student
274 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
11 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
818 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
149 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
14%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Sports
4 sports
7 sports

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, Immanuel-lutheran School, and Sandy Creek Christian Academy.
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 11%).
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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