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St. Philip School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mount Vernon, IN

3420 Saint Phillips Rd S, Mount Vernon, IN 47620

Overall grade: A

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

  • AClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Mount Vernon since at least 2011

St. Philip School is a Catholic diocesan school in Mount Vernon, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 176 students and around 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 76% 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
176
Teachers
16.4 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
10.7
Boys and girls
Coed · 78 girls, 98 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    200’11–12178’13–14186’15–16179’17–18171’19–20161’21–22176’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K35
    K21
    118
    216
    322
    420
    522
    614
    725
    818

    Student body

    White97%
    Hispanic or Latino2%
    Two or more races1%

    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. Philip School whether it takes part.

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    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
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    • 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. Philip School

    What grades does St. Philip School serve?

    St. Philip School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Philip School?

    About 176 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Philip 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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