For the 2025 school year, there are 7 private schools serving 692 students in Vigo County, IN (there are 27 public schools, serving 13,524 public students). 5% of all K-12 students in Vigo County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Vigo County, IN is St. Patricks Cathloic School.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
50% of private schools in Vigo County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Top Ranked Vigo County Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
St. Patricks Cathloic School
(Catholic)
449 S 19th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-2157
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-2157
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bible Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
2500 Margaret Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 238-2541
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 238-2541
Gr: PK-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2
Gibault
Alternative School
6401 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 299-1156
Gr: 2-12 | 109 students
Grace Baptist Church/school
(Baptist)
1209 N 19th St
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 235-8932
Terre Haute, IN 47807
(812) 235-8932
Gr: 3-10 | 18 students
Holy Cross School
Alternative School
6301 S Us Highway 41
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 298-3077
Terre Haute, IN 47802
(812) 298-3077
Gr: 3-12 | 89 students
Terre Haute Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
900 S 29th St
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-1339
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 232-1339
Gr: K-8 | 14 students Tuition listed
Union Hospital Child Dev Center
Daycare / Preschool
1729 N 6th St
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 238-7304
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 238-7304
Gr: PK-K | 43 students
Vigo County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Community Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Christian)
2000 N 13th St
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 235-7017
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 235-7017
Gr: PK-5 | 55 students
Cross T Preparatory & Heaven's Express (Closed 2015)
(Assembly of God)
2929 N 7th St
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 553-0671
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 553-0671
Gr: NS-6 | 58 students
Learning Tree Montessori School (Closed 2016)
Montessori School
1875 S Fruitridge Ave
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 234-1842
Terre Haute, IN 47803
(812) 234-1842
Gr: PK-K | 60 students
1330 Lafayette Avenue
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 232-8901
Terre Haute, IN 47804
(812) 232-8901
Gr: PK-5 | 80 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Vigo County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Vigo County, IN is St. Patricks Cathloic School.
How many private schools are located in Vigo County?
7 private schools are located in Vigo County.
How diverse are private schools in Vigo County?
Vigo County private schools are approximately 28% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Vigo County go to private school?
5% of all K-12 students in Vigo County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vigo County?
50% of private schools in Vigo County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private schools in Vigo County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Vigo County include: Terre Haute Adventist School vs. St. Patricks Cathloic School, Grace Baptist Church/school vs. Bible Baptist Academy, Gibault vs. Bible Baptist Academy
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