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Shelby County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 private school serving 150 students in Shelby County, IN (there are 18 public schools, serving 7,500 public students). 2% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Shelby County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Shelby County (2026-27)

Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-3 | 150 students
Catholic
127 E Broadway St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4202
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
1 School
# Students
150 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.62
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
64 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
43%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
64 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
43%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Shelby County, IN?
1 private schools are located in Shelby County, IN.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to private school?
2% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelby County?
100% of private schools in Shelby County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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