Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei students consistently score above Indiana's overall passing rate on ISTEP+ 10 assessment. On average, our senior classes earn $12 million in scholarships each year.

Best Vanderburgh County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 in Vanderburgh County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN include St. Benedict Cathedral School, Evansville Day School, and Mater Dei High School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
83% of private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top-Ranked Vanderburgh County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Evansville Day School
3400 N Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Gr: PK-12 | 281 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Good Shepherd School
(Catholic)
2301 N Stockwell Road
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4477
Gr: PK-8 | 412 students
Holy Redeemer School /diocese
(Catholic)
918 W Mill Road
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 422-3688
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Holy Rosary School
Holy Rosary School Photo - Holy Rosary Catholic SchoolEmpowering leaders. Inspiring learners. Instilling faith.
(Catholic)
1303 S Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 477-2271
Gr: NS-8 | 468 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 4
Mater Dei High School
Mater Dei High School Photo - Mater Dei students consistently score above Indiana's overall passing rate on ISTEP+ 10 assessment. On average, our senior classes earn $12 million in scholarships each year.
(Catholic)
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1300 Harmony Way
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 426-2258
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
4611 Adams Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 479-1776
Gr: PK-3 | 122 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Reitz Memorial High School
(Catholic)
1500 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4973
Gr: 9-12 | 556 students Sports: 20 Tuition listed
Resurrection Elementary School
(Catholic)
5301 New Harmony Road
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-6158
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
St. Benedict Cathedral School
(Catholic)
530 S Harlan Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 425-4596
Gr: PK-8 | 320 students Tuition listed
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
3101 Bayard Park Dr
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1792
Gr: PK-8 | 192 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
5530 Hogue Road
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1208
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Evansville Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
120 E Michigan Street
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 424-7252
Gr: K-8 | 143 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School Photo - Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
1760 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-9082
Gr: K-9 | 171 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
Joshua Academy
867 Walnut St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 424-9498
Gr: PK-5 | 160 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
6130 W Saint Joseph Rd
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-3335
Gr: PK-8 | 179 students Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1403 W Boonville New Harmony Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-5279
Gr: NS-PK | 40 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Westside Catholic School
(Catholic)
1620 Glendale Avenue
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 423-9115
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 17 students
2031 W Michigan St
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1014
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Vanderburgh County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
2231 Burdette Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 550-1649
Gr: 1-7 | 16 students
700 Herndon Dr
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 423-1763
Gr: PK-8 | 141 students

Overview

This County (Vanderburgh County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
18 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
4,823 Students
122,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
7%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
378 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
46%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
14 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1179
(Out of 1600)
1193
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$11,770
$10,330
Average % on Financial Aid
55%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,900
$9,318
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
84%
Average Endowment Size
$12 million
$80.46 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.59
# American Indian Students
4 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
69 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
108 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
9%
# Black Students
69 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
3,490 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
75%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
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
923 Students
30,420 Students
% of Others Students
20%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
11 sports
8 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 St. Benedict Cathedral School, Evansville Day School, and Mater Dei High 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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