Best Jennings County Private Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 244 students in Jennings County, IN (there are 8 public schools, serving 3,833 public students). 6% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 100%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
100% of private schools in Jennings County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Jennings County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Catholic
209 Washington St
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-3445
Map of Apostolic Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 11 students
Christian
710 E County Road 160 N
North Vernon, IN 47265
(812) 346-5980

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
2 Schools
# Students
244 Students
122,348 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
12 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
20%
47%
Average Class Size
24 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,000
$10,353
Average % on Financial Aid
6%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,000
$9,150
Average Acceptance Rate
100%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
181 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
74%
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
56 Students
30,793 Students
% of Others Students
23%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Jennings County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Jennings County, IN is St. Mary Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Jennings County?
2 private schools are located in Jennings County.
What percentage of students in Jennings County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Jennings County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Jennings County?
100% of private schools in Jennings County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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