For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 149 students in Jay County, IN (there are 6 public schools, serving 2,987 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Jay County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Jay County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
Private Schools in Jay County (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jay County Christian Academy
(Christian)
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Jay County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Overview
This County (Jay County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
149 Students
122,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
13%
26%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
19 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.28
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
17 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
125 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
84%
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
5 Students
30,727 Students
% of Others Students
3%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Jay County, IN?
1 private schools are located in Jay County, IN.
What percentage of students in Jay County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Jay County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jay County?
100% of private schools in Jay County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian).
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