St. Philip School provides a safe, loving, and Christian environment which encourages the mental, physical, and spiritual development of the whole child.
This is the cooperative responsibility of parents, teachers, staff, students, and parish.
By living and teaching our Catholic values, students are enabled to become caring, responsible, productive adults.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 195 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Philip School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Year Founded
1847
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
195 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: 'It is not enough to say we are Christians. We must live the faith, not only with our words, but with our actions.' -Pope Francis
- St. Philip School provides a safe, loving, and Christian environment which encourages the mental, physical, and spiritual development of the whole child. This is the cooperative responsibility of parents, teachers, staff, students, and parish. By living and teaching our Catholic values, students are enabled to become caring, responsible, productive adults.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Philip School's ranking?
St. Philip School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Philip School?
The application deadline for St. Philip School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Philip School is Mater Dei High School (6.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Corpus Christi School (5.0 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
5530 Hogue Road
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1208
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1208
5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
1300 Harmony Way
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 426-2258
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 426-2258
6.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 489 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 27 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Resurrection Elementary School
(Catholic)
5301 New Harmony Road
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-6158
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-6158
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 388 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Westside Catholic School
(Catholic)
1620 Glendale Avenue
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 423-9115
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 423-9115
7.3 miles
Gr: K-8 | 147 students Avg. class size: 17 students
2031 W Michigan St
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1014
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1014
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 182 students
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