Best Perry County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 5 students in Perry County, IN (there are 5 public schools, serving 2,837 public students). Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Perry County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Perry County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

Private Schools in Perry County (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
117 S 2nd St
Cannelton, IN 47520
(812) 547-1190
Gr: 5-11 | 5 students

Overview

This County (Perry County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School

Student Body:

# Students
5 Students
122,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
43%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
4 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
13:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
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
43%
3%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
9%
# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
4 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
57%
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
n/a
30,727 Students
% of Others Students
n/a
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Perry County, IN?
1 private schools are located in Perry County, IN.
What percentage of students in Perry County go to private school?
Less than 1% of all K-12 students in Perry County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Perry County?
100% of private schools in Perry County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist).

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