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Best Posey County Private Schools (2026-27)

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 (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Posey County Private Schools (2026-27)

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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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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Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
3 Schools

Trends in Total Number of Private Schools

YearPosey County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
524 Students
122,415 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private School

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025175169179
2024175154172
2023190161174
2022188196185
2021188192180
2020188163171
2019166170175
2018166167172
2017178171180
2016178169178
2015178148167
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% Average Students of Color
18%
26%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202518%26%34%
202418%26%34%
20232%24%33%
20222%23%33%
20212%22%32%
20202%22%32%
20191%21%31%
20181%21%31%
20171%23%32%
20161%23%32%
20151%23%32%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
9,107 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202516:113:111:1
202416:113:111:1
202316:114:111:1
202217:114:111:1
202117:114:111:1
202017:114:112:1
201916:114:112:1
201816:114:112:1
201717:114:112:1
201617:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.60

Diversity Score Trends

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.490.590.65
20240.490.580.65
20230.450.580.65
20220.430.560.64
20210.430.570.64
20200.430.550.64
20190.400.530.63
20180.400.530.63
20170.360.500.61
20160.360.500.61
20150.360.490.61
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# American Indian Students
n/a
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20251%3%5%
20241%3%5%
20231%2%5%
20221%2%4%
20211%2%4%
20201%2%4%
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# Hispanic Students
36 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20257%9%9%
20247%9%9%
20231%8%9%
20221%8%8%
20211%8%9%
20201%7%9%
20191%6%8%
20181%6%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
6,680 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
350 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
67%
58%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202567%58%52%
202467%60%52%
202367%60%52%
202270%62%54%
202170%61%54%
202070%63%54%
201973%65%56%
201873%65%56%
201777%67%58%
201677%67%58%
201577%68%58%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
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
134 Students
30,773 Students
% of Others Students
25%
25%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202525%24%26%
202425%23%26%
202331%24%25%
202228%22%25%
202128%23%25%
202028%22%24%
201926%22%24%
201826%22%23%
201723%22%22%
201623%22%22%
201523%21%21%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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. Philip School and St. Wendel Catholic 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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