Vanderburgh County Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 18 private schools serving 4,823 students in Vanderburgh County, IN (there are 41 public schools, serving 22,075 public students). 18% of all K-12 students are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
83% of private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 4,823
  • Average Tuition: $11,770
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Vanderburgh County, IN School Trends

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 18
  • # Students Served: 4,823
  • Average Tuition: $11,770
  • % Students on Financial Aid: 55%
  • Acceptance Rate: 92%
  • Average Class Size: 17 students
  • % Students of Color: 7%
  • View Vanderburgh County, IN School Trends

Top Ranked Vanderburgh County Private Schools (2026-27)

Map of Evansville Day School
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 16
3400 N Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Map of Good Shepherd School
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students
Catholic
2301 N Stockwell Road
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4477
Map of Holy Redeemer School /diocese
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
918 W Mill Road
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 422-3688
Holy Rosary School Photo
Gr: NS-8 | 468 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 4
Catholic
1303 S Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-2271
Mater Dei High School Photo
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 27
Catholic
1300 Harmony Way
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 426-2258
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Map of Montessori Academy
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School
4611 Adams Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 479-1776
Map of Reitz Memorial High School
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students
Sports: 20
Catholic
1500 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4973
Map of Resurrection Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
5301 New Harmony Road
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-6158
Map of St. Benedict Cathedral School
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students
Catholic
530 S Harlan Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 425-4596
Map of Christ The King School
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Catholic
3101 Bayard Park Dr
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1792
Map of Corpus Christi School
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 8
Catholic
5530 Hogue Road
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1208
Map of Evansville Lutheran School
Gr: K-8 | 143 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
120 E Michigan Street
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 424-7252
Holy Spirit School Photo
Gr: K-9 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Catholic
1760 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-9082
Map of Joshua Academy
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students
867 Walnut St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 424-9498
Map of St. Joseph Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students
Catholic
6130 W Saint Joseph Rd
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-3335
Map of Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1403 W Boonville New Harmony Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-5279
Map of Westside Catholic School
Gr: K-8 | 147 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Catholic
1620 Glendale Avenue
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 423-9115
Map of Westside Catholic School/st Boniface Campus
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
Catholic
2031 W Michigan St
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1014
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Vanderburgh County Private Schools (Closed)

Map of Riverview Adventist Christian Academy
Gr: 1-7 | 16 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2231 Burdette Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 550-1649
Map of St. Theresa Elementary School
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students
Catholic
700 Herndon Dr
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 423-1763

Overview

Category
This State (IN)
US
# Schools
18 Schools

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Students
4,823 Students
122,358 Students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Students of Color
7%
26%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Academics and Faculty:

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

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
48%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1179
(Out of 1600)
1191
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,770
$8,514
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
55%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,900
$9,169
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
88%
Average Endowment Size
$12 million
$49.29 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.60

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# American Indian Students
4 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
69 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%

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# Hispanic Students
108 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Black Students
69 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# White Students
3,490 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
75%
58%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
923 Students
30,803 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%

Showing 2016–2025. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Good Shepherd School, St. Benedict Cathedral School, and Evansville Day School.
How many private schools are located in Vanderburgh County?
18 private schools are located in Vanderburgh County.
How diverse are private schools in Vanderburgh County?
Vanderburgh County private schools are approximately 7% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Vanderburgh County go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Vanderburgh County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vanderburgh County?
83% of private schools in Vanderburgh County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Vanderburgh County are often viewed compared to one another?

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