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Gibson County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 private schools serving 724 students in Gibson County, IN (there are 12 public schools, serving 4,728 public students). 13% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
100% of private schools in Gibson County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Private Schools in Gibson County (2026-27)

Map of Bethel Christian School
Bethel Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Baptist
1520 S Main St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 386-1263
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Map of Holy Cross School
Holy Cross School
Gr: PK-5 | 122 students
Catholic
202 S Church St
Fort Branch, IN 47648
(812) 753-3280
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Map of St. James Elementary School
St. James Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 193 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 2
Catholic
12394 S 40 W
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 867-2661
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Map of St. Joseph School
St. Joseph School
Gr: PK-5 | 125 students
Sports: 1
Catholic
427 S Stormont St
Princeton, IN 47670
(812) 385-2228
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Map of Sts Peter & Paul School
Sts Peter & Paul School
Gr: PK-5 | 200 students
Catholic
210 N Vine St
Haubstadt, IN 47639
(812) 768-6775
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
5 Schools
# Students
724 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
4%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
44 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
30%
47%
Average Class Size
14 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$2,460
$8,514

Students by Ethnicity:

0.43
0.60
# American Indian Students
0 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
0%
<1%
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
<1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
9%
# Black Students
7 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
510 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
71%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
198 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
27%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

How many private schools are located in Gibson County, IN?
5 private schools are located in Gibson County, IN.
How diverse are private schools in Gibson County?
Gibson County private schools are approximately 4% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Gibson County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Gibson County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Gibson County?
100% of private schools in Gibson County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Baptist).
Which private schools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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