Top 5 Best Vanderburgh County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 19 private schools serving 5,086 students in Vanderburgh County, IN (there are 41 public schools, serving 22,577 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 Evansville Day School, Mater Dei High School and Reitz Memorial High School.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
84% of private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Top Ranked Vanderburgh County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Evansville Day School
3400 N Green River Rd
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-3039
Grades: PK-12
| 277 students
Good Shepherd School
(Catholic)
2301 N Stockwell Road
Evansville, IN 47715
(812) 476-4477
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Holy Redeemer School
(Catholic)
918 W Mill Road
Evansville, IN 47710
(812) 422-3688
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
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
Grades: NS-8
| 468 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 489 students
Montessori Academy
Montessori School
4611 Adams Avenue
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 479-1776
Grades: PK-3
| 122 students
Reitz Memorial High School
(Catholic)
1500 Lincoln Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-4973
Grades: 9-12
| 664 students
Resurrection Continuation School
(Catholic)
5301 New Harmony Road
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-6148
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
St. Benedict Cathedral School
(Catholic)
530 S Harlan Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 425-4596
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Christ The King School
(Catholic)
3101 Bayard Park Dr
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 476-1792
Grades: PK-8
| 189 students
Corpus Christi School
(Catholic)
5530 Hogue Road
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1208
Grades: PK-8
| 217 students
Evansville Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
120 E Michigan Street
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 424-7252
Grades: K-8
| 142 students
Holy Spirit School
Holy Spirit School Photo - Holy Spirit School
(Catholic)
1760 Lodge Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 477-9082
Grades: K-9
| 171 students
Joshua Academy
867 Walnut St
Evansville, IN 47713
(812) 424-9498
Grades: PK-5
| 160 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
6130 W Saint Joseph Rd
Evansville, IN 47720
(812) 963-3335
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
St. Theresa Elementary School
(Catholic)
700 Herndon Dr
Evansville, IN 47711
(812) 423-1763
Grades: PK-8
| 141 students
Trinity Lutheran Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1403 W Boonville New Harmony Rd
Evansville, IN 47725
(812) 867-5279
Grades: NS-PK
| 40 students
Westside Catholic School
(Catholic)
1620 Glendale Avenue
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 423-9115
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
2031 W Michigan St
Evansville, IN 47712
(812) 422-1014
Grades: PK-8
| 182 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Vanderburgh County, Indiana

Vanderburgh County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2231 Burdette Ave
Evansville, IN 47714
(812) 550-1649
Grades: 1-7
| 16 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN include Evansville Day School, Mater Dei High School and Reitz Memorial High School.
How many private schools are located in Vanderburgh County, IN?
19 private schools are located in Vanderburgh County, IN.
How diverse are private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN?
Vanderburgh County, IN private schools are approximately 6% minority students, which is lower than the Indiana private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Vanderburgh County, IN go to private school?
18% of all K-12 students in Vanderburgh County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Vanderburgh County, IN?
84% of private schools in Vanderburgh County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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