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St. Benedict Cathedral School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8

Evansville, IN

530 S Harlan Ave, Evansville, IN 47714

Overall grade: A+

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • A-Diversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Evansville since at least 2011

St. Benedict Cathedral School is a Catholic parish school in Evansville, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 286 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school is part of the Diocese of Evansville. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
286
Teachers
27.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 160 girls, 126 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 77% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    390’11–12403’13–14358’15–16331’17–18278’19–20261’21–22286’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded25
    Pre-K30
    K28
    120
    241
    324
    426
    538
    631
    729
    824

    Student body

    White79%
    Two or more races11%
    Black6%
    Hispanic or Latino4%
    Asian0%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Benedict Cathedral School whether it takes part.

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    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
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    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
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    Questions about St. Benedict Cathedral School

    What grades does St. Benedict Cathedral School serve?

    St. Benedict Cathedral School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Benedict Cathedral School?

    About 286 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Benedict Cathedral School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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