Pope John XXIII Elementary School Photo

Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 914 students in Jefferson County, IN (there are 10 public schools, serving 4,046 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IN include Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School and Pope John XXIII Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
201 West State Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-2150
Gr: 7-12 | 445 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pope John XXIII Elementary School
Pope John XXIII Elementary School Photo
(Catholic)
221 W State St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-3957
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Academy Of Madison
(Christian)
477 W Hutchinson Ln
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Tuition listed
Dupont Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6824 W South Street
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-3798
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Jefferson County, Indiana

Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
920 Montclair Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-4107
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Jefferson County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
4 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
914 Students
122,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
47%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
6 courses
11 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,054
$10,263
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
54%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$81.48 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
70 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
9%
# Black Students
12 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
446 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
49%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
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
371 Students
30,727 Students
% of Others Students
41%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top-ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IN include Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School and Pope John XXIII Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jefferson County?
100% of private schools in Jefferson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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