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Madison County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,206 students in Madison County, IN (there are 29 public schools, serving 17,692 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 71%, which is lower than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
100% of private schools in Madison County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Madison County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Cross Street Christian School
Cross Street Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 40 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2318 W Cross St
Anderson, IN 46011
(765) 649-4141
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Map of Indiana Christian Academy
Indiana Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 4
Baptist
432 W 300 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 643-7884
(1)
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Map of Liberty Christian Elementary School
Liberty Christian Elementary School
Gr: PK-12 | 354 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
2025 Hillcrest Drive
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7773
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Liberty Christian School Photo
Liberty Christian School
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 14
Christian
2025 Hillcrest Drive
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7774
(4)
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Map of Park Place Church Of God Children's Center
Park Place Church Of God Children's Center
Gr: K | 7 students
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
501 College Dr
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 642-3335
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Map of St. Mary Elementary School
St. Mary Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 106 students
Catholic
820 W Madison St
Alexandria, IN 46001
(765) 724-4459
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Map of Anderson Christian School
Anderson Christian School
Gr: PK-11 | 57 students
Church of Christ
2625 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 649-0123
(1)
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Map of Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Catholic
1115 Pearl St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 642-1848
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
8 Schools
# Students
1,206 Students
122,390 Students
% Average Students of Color
29%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
110 Teachers
9,123 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
34%
48%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,171
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
40%
56%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,371
$9,216
Average Acceptance Rate
71%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.61
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
18 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
125 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
91 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
8%
5%
# White Students
689 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
57%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
288 Students
30,835 Students
% of Others Students
24%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Madison County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Madison County, IN include Cross Street Christian School, Indiana Christian Academy, and Park Place Church Of God Children's Center.
How many private schools are located in Madison County?
8 private schools are located in Madison County.
How diverse are private schools in Madison County?
Madison County private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Madison County go to private school?
6% of all K-12 students in Madison County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Madison County?
100% of private schools in Madison County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
Which private schools in Madison County are often viewed compared to one another?

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