Greenwood Christian Academy Photo

Best Johnson County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 private schools serving 2,197 students in Johnson County, IN (there are 40 public schools, serving 28,683 public students). 7% of all K-12 students in Johnson County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Johnson County, IN include Greenwood Christian School, Our Lady Of Greenwood School, and Greenwood Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
43% of private schools in Johnson County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Johnson County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Greenwood Christian Academy
Greenwood Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
835 W. Worthsville Rd.
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5300
Gr: PK-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Greenwood Christian School
Greenwood Christian School Photo - Greenwood Christian SchoolTeaching with Heart
(Christian)
(1)
2045 Averitt Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-9970
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Avg. class size: 18 students
Our Lady Of Greenwood School
(Catholic)
399 S Meridian St
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 325 students
Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School
Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School Photo - We utilize several technology tools in the classroom. All rooms utilize an interactive white board and share apple laptops. Students in grades 4-8 participate in a 1:1 iPad program while students in lower grades utilize classroom iPads.
(Catholic)
(1)
5901 Olive Branch Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 859-4673
Gr: PK-8 | 298 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Adventures Child Care & Learning
Daycare / Preschool
300 Western Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-9200
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Center Grove KinderCare
Center Grove KinderCare Photo - Exploring water in the infant classroom
Daycare / Preschool
980 South State Rd. 135
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-7775
Gr: NS-PK
Center Grove Montessori
Montessori School
(2)
1607 West Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 883-0335
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Discovery Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
1125 W Jefferson St
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-3361
Gr: K | 12 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
5044 Bancroft Lane
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 884-1850
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 12 students
Greenwood KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3438 Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 885-5900
Gr: NS-PK
Greenwood Montessori Children's House
Montessori School
622 N Madison Ave Ste 6
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 289-1962
Gr: PK-K | 24 students
Kid City Academy
Daycare / Preschool
1950 N Graham Rd
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 736-2489
Gr: K | 14 students
Risen Lord Montessori School
Risen Lord Montessori School Photo - RLMS was established in 2004. We fill a unique niche in the community as one of the few Montessori schools on the south side.
Montessori School (Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (formerly AELC, ALC, or LCA))
(2)
3758 W Whiteland Rd
Bargersville, IN 46106
(317) 535-6728
Gr: PK-K | 30 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
St. Rose Of Lima School
(Catholic)
114 Lancelot Dr
Franklin, IN 46131
(317) 738-3451
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Johnson County, Indiana

Johnson County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
531 S Us Highway 31
Whiteland, IN 46184
(317) 535-0756
Gr: PK-K | 17 students

Overview

This County (Johnson County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
14 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,197 Students
122,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
22%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
143 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
39%
46%
Average Class Size
18 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
5 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1140
(Out of 1600)
1193
Average ACT score
23
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,325
$10,330
Average % on Financial Aid
20%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$1,800
$9,318
Average Acceptance Rate
81%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.59
0.59
# American Indian Students
3 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
36 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
118 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
57 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
3%
5%
# White Students
904 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
41%
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
1,079 Students
30,420 Students
% of Others Students
49%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
19 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
12 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Johnson County, IN?
The top-ranked private schools in Johnson County, IN include Greenwood Christian School, Our Lady Of Greenwood School, and Greenwood Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Johnson County?
14 private schools are located in Johnson County.
How diverse are private schools in Johnson County?
Johnson County private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Johnson County go to private school?
7% of all K-12 students in Johnson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Johnson County?
43% of private schools in Johnson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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