For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 private schools serving 914 students in Jefferson County, IN (there are , serving 4,046 public students). 18% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, 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%.
Top Ranked Jefferson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School![Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School Photo]( "Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School Photo")
(Catholic)
201 West State Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-2150
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]( "Pope John XXIII Elementary School Photo")
(Catholic)
221 W State St
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-3957
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
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-5000
Gr: PK-12 | 132 students Tuition listed
Dupont Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6824 W South Street
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-3798
Dupont, IN 47231
(812) 273-3798
Gr: PK-12 | 39 students
Jefferson County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Grace Baptist School (Closed 2006)
(Christian)
920 Montclair Street
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-4107
Madison, IN 47250
(812) 273-4107
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Jefferson County, IN include Shawe Memorial Junior Senior High School and Pope John XXIII Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Jefferson County?
4 private schools are located in Jefferson County.
What percentage of students in Jefferson County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Jefferson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
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