For the 2026 school year, there is 1 private school serving 150 students in Shelbyville, IN (there are , serving 4,661 public students). 3% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Shelbyville, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
草榴社区 Schools in Shelbyville, IN (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 E Broadway St
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4202
Shelbyville, IN 46176
(317) 398-4202
Gr: PK-3 | 150 students
Overview
This Town (Shelbyville)
This State (IN)
# Schools
1 School
Student Body:
# Students
150 Students
122,515 Students
% Average Students of Color
26%
26%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.60
# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
3%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
9%
# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
64 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
43%
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
64 Students
30,873 Students
% of Others Students
43%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Shelbyville, IN?
1 private schools are located in Shelbyville, IN.
What percentage of students in Shelbyville go to private school?
3% of all K-12 students in Shelbyville are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Shelbyville?
100% of private schools in Shelbyville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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