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Posey County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private schools serving 524 students in Posey County, IN (there are 9 public schools, serving 3,538 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 Posey County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Posey County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of St. Matthew Elementary School
St. Matthew Elementary School
Gr: PK-5 | 107 students
Catholic
401 Mulberry St
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 838-3621
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Map of St. Philip School
St. Philip School
Gr: K-8 | 195 students
Catholic
3420 Saint Phillips Rd S
Mount Vernon, IN 47620
(812) 985-2447
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Map of St. Wendel Catholic School
St. Wendel Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 222 students
Catholic
4725 Saint Wendel Cynthiana Rd
Wadesville, IN 47638
(812) 963-3958
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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools
# Students
524 Students
122,358 Students
% Average Students of Color
18%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
9,122 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
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
36 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%
# Black Students
0 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
0%
5%
# White Students
350 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
67%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
<1%
<1%
# Others Students
134 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Posey County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Posey County, IN include St. Wendel Catholic School, St. Matthew Elementary School, and St. Philip School.
How many private schools are located in Posey County?
3 private schools are located in Posey County.
What percentage of students in Posey County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Posey County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Posey County?
100% of private schools in Posey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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