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Best Posey County Private Elementary Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 524 students in Posey County, IN.
100% of private elementary schools in Posey County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Posey County Private Elementary 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 Elementary Schools

YearPosey County Total Schools
20253
20243
20233
20223
20213
20203
20193
20183
20173
20163
20153
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# Students
524 Students
100,133 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
2025175174199
2024175155192
2023190160193
2022188207205
2021188204201
2020188165188
2019166174193
2018166171190
2017178176199
2016178173196
2015178147183
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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%25%33%
202418%25%32%
20232%23%32%
20222%22%32%
20212%22%31%
20202%21%31%
20191%20%31%
20181%20%30%
20171%23%31%
20161%22%31%
20151%22%31%
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Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
33 Teachers
7,519 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
202017:114:111:1
201916:114:111:1
201816:114:111:1
201717:114:111:1
201617:114:112:1
201517:114:112:1
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Students by Ethnicity:

0.49
0.58

Diversity Score Trends

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
20250.490.580.64
20240.490.560.64
20230.450.560.63
20220.430.550.62
20210.430.550.62
20200.430.530.62
20190.400.510.61
20180.400.510.60
20170.360.480.59
20160.360.480.59
20150.360.460.58
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# American Indian Students
n/a
161 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
2,638 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%5%
20211%2%5%
20201%2%5%
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# Hispanic Students
36 Students
8,473 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%8%9%
20191%6%8%
20181%6%8%
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# Black Students
n/a
5,443 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
350 Students
60,136 Students
% White Students
67%
60%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202567%60%55%
202467%62%55%
202367%63%55%
202270%63%57%
202170%63%57%
202070%65%58%
201973%68%59%
201873%68%59%
201777%69%61%
201677%69%61%
201577%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
65 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
23,127 Students
% of Others Students
25%
23%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearPosey County AverageIndiana (IN) AverageNational Average
202525%23%22%
202425%21%22%
202331%21%22%
202228%21%22%
202128%21%20%
202028%19%19%
201926%19%20%
201826%19%20%
201723%20%19%
201623%19%18%
201523%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Posey County, IN?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Posey County, IN include St. Philip School and St. Wendel Catholic School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Posey County?
3 private elementary schools are located in Posey County.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Posey County?
100% of private elementary schools in Posey County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

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