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#218 of 478 private schools in IN

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Bethel Christian School

Elementary School

1520 S MAIN ST, Princeton, IN 47670

Private

Enrollment

60

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

6.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#218 of 478

In Princeton

#2 of 2

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Bethel Christian School

6.9/10

Elementary School in Princeton · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.2/10

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About Bethel Christian School

Bethel Christian School is a private elementary school in Princeton, IN. Bethel Christian School serves approximately 60 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. Bethel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares0.3 pts above IN schools
  • This school 6.9 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 60 students, Bethel Christian School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Bethel Christian School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Bethel Christian School compares to the 4 public schools in Princeton, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
This School
vs
13.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
60
This School
vs
479
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.9
This School
vs
5.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 95% vs 0%
Black 3.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 1.7% vs 0%
Bethel Christian School Princeton Public Avg

All Schools in Princeton

School Rating
Bethel Christian School (this school) 6.9
Princeton Community High School 6.5
Princeton Comm Intermediate School 5.0
Princeton Community Middle 4.4
Princeton Comm Primary School 7.9

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B- 5.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 10%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 60
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 95.0%
Black 3.3%
Hispanic 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1520 S MAIN ST, Princeton, IN 47670

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Bethel Christian School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fort Branch Community School (rated 8.2/10, 6.9 miles away, in nearby Fort Branch), which scores notably higher. Another option is Princeton Comm Primary School (rated 7.9/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Haubstadt Community School (rated 7.8/10, 9.3 miles away, in nearby Haubstadt), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Princeton, see our Princeton schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 12.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL Princeton 0.8 mi 7.2
Princeton Community High School Princeton 2.0 mi 6.5
Princeton Comm Intermediate School Princeton 2.0 mi 5.0
Princeton Community Middle Princeton 2.0 mi 4.4
Princeton Comm Primary School Princeton 2.1 mi 7.9
HOLY CROSS SCHOOL Fort Branch 6.6 mi 5.7
Fort Branch Community School Fort Branch 6.9 mi 8.2
Gibson Southern High School Fort Branch 8.1 mi 6.9
Haubstadt Community School Haubstadt 9.3 mi 7.8
Owensville Community School Owensville 9.1 mi 7.0
ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Haubstadt 11.3 mi 7.0
Wood Memorial Intermediate School Mackey 11.4 mi 7.2
Mount Carmel High School Mount Carmel 11.2 mi 6.0
Mt Carmel Junior High School Mount Carmel 11.2 mi 5.0
ST MARY CATHOLIC SCHOOL Mount Carmel 11.6 mi 6.1
Elberfeld Elementary School Elberfeld 13.9 mi 7.4
Wood Memorial Primary School Oakland City 11.7 mi 4.5
Waldo J Wood Memorial High Oakland City 11.7 mi 6.7
Wood Memorial Middle School Oakland City 11.7 mi 6.1
Mt Carmel Elementary School Mount Carmel 12.4 mi 6.0

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47670 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,873

Median Home Value

$140,400

Median Rent

$959/mo

Population

11,638

College Educated

12.8%

Homeownership

68.2%

Avg Commute

15.1 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Median Age

39.6

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ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Bremen, IN 7.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Bethel Christian School

What grades does Bethel Christian School serve?

Bethel Christian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Bethel Christian School?

Bethel Christian School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian School?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethel Christian School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bethel Christian School rank in IN?

Bethel Christian School ranks #218 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Bethel Christian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethel Christian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Bethel Christian School a private school?

Yes, Bethel Christian School is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bethel Christian School a religious school?

Bethel Christian School has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
21 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
26 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
60
Gender Split
43% M / 57% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Baptist
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Gibson County

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