Pope John XXIII Elementary School Photo

Best Jefferson County Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 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 10%).
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 (2025)

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
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

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

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 10%).
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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