Pope John XXIII Elementary School Photo

Best Madison Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 875 students in Madison, IN (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,442 public students). 26% of all K-12 students in Madison, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Madison, 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 Madison, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Madison 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
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Madison, Indiana 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 Madison, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Madison, IN include Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School and Pope John XXIII Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Madison?
3 private schools are located in Madison.
What percentage of students in Madison go to private school?
26% of all K-12 students in Madison are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison?
100% of private schools in Madison are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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