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Jefferson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 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 are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Jefferson County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Jefferson County Private Schools (2026-27)

Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School Photo
Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School
Gr: 7-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 28 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 13
Catholic
201 West State Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-2150
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Pope John XXIII Elementary School Photo
Pope John XXIII Elementary School
Gr: PK-6 | 298 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 12
Catholic
221 W State St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-3957
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Map of Christian Academy Of Madison
Christian Academy Of Madison
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students
Christian
477 W Hutchinson Ln
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-5000
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Map of Dupont Baptist Academy
Dupont Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Baptist
6824 W South Street
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-3798
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Jefferson County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Grace Baptist School
Grace Baptist School
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
Christian
920 Montclair Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-4107
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
4 Schools
# Students
914 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
57 Teachers
9,122 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
12 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$6,054
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
90%
55%
Average Acceptance Rate
90%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$6 million
$49.29 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# 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
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
371 Students
30,803 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 Pope John XXIII Elementary School and Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High 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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