Very Good

#136 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 28% of private schools

St Benedict Cathedral School

Elementary School

530 S HARLAN AVE, Evansville, IN 47714

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

261

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

261

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

7.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#136 of 478

In Evansville

#7 of 13

public schools

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About St Benedict Cathedral School

St Benedict Cathedral School is a private elementary school in Evansville, IN. St Benedict Cathedral School serves approximately 261 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. St Benedict Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Benedict Cathedral School show 71% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares0.9 pts above IN schools

7.5

This school 7.5 · Very Good
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Benedict Cathedral 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.

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How St Benedict Cathedral School compares to 34 public schools serving similar grades in Evansville, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

This School

14.5:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

261

This School

474

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.5

This School

6.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 95.4% vs 0%

Black 3.4% vs 0%

Hispanic 1.1% vs 0%

St Benedict Cathedral School Evansville Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Benedict Cathedral School (this school)	—	261	10.9:1	7.5
Benjamin Bosse High School	0.5 mi	826	13.5:1	5.0
Joshua Academy	0.6 mi	253	42.2:1	3.7
Washington Middle School	0.8 mi	362	12.1:1	5.9
Lincoln School	0.8 mi	252	7.9:1	6.3
Harper Elementary School	0.9 mi	330	13.8:1	7.3
Delaware Elementary School	1.3 mi	349	10.9:1	5.2
Culver Family Learning Center	1.4 mi	190	9:1	4.5
Glenwood Leadership Academy	1.5 mi	443	10.3:1	6.8
Vogel Elementary School	1.5 mi	518	15.2:1	7.0
Dexter Elementary School	1.5 mi	375	11.4:1	4.8
Lodge Community School	1.6 mi	431	10.5:1	5.4
Fairlawn Elementary School	1.7 mi	442	13.8:1	4.5
Academy for Innovative Studies	2.0 mi	359	8.5:1	4.2
EVSC Virtual Academy	2.0 mi	186	15.5:1	—
McGary Middle School	2.1 mi	301	10.8:1	5.9
Evans School	2.4 mi	487	12.5:1	4.3
Hebron Elementary School	2.4 mi	704	15.3:1	5.4
Cedar Hall Community School	2.9 mi	494	11.2:1	6.4
Stockwell Elementary School	3.0 mi	523	16.9:1	6.6
Caze Elementary School	3.0 mi	440	13.3:1	5.1

Showing 20 of 34 schools. View all schools in Evansville

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

A- 7.9 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

B- 5.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 9%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 261

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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 IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 70.8% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 75.2% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 95.4%

Black 3.4%

Hispanic 1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

530 S HARLAN AVE, Evansville, IN 47714

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Benedict Cathedral School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL (rated 8.7/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is EVANSVILLE LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 8.4/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Harper Elementary School (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Evansville, see our Evansville schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
REITZ MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL Evansville	0.2 mi	556	7.3
Benjamin Bosse High School Evansville	0.5 mi	826	5.0
Joshua Academy Evansville	0.6 mi	253	3.7
Washington Middle School Evansville	0.8 mi	362	5.9
Lincoln School Evansville	0.8 mi	252	6.3
Harper Elementary School Evansville	0.9 mi	330	7.3
Delaware Elementary School Evansville	1.3 mi	349	5.2
Lodge Community School Evansville	1.6 mi	431	5.4
Glenwood Leadership Academy Evansville	1.5 mi	443	6.8
EVANSVILLE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Evansville	1.3 mi	133	8.4
Vogel Elementary School Evansville	1.5 mi	518	7.0
Culver Family Learning Center Evansville	1.4 mi	190	4.5
Fairlawn Elementary School Evansville	1.7 mi	442	4.5
Dexter Elementary School Evansville	1.5 mi	375	4.8
Signature School Inc Evansville	1.5 mi	378	9.8
CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL Evansville	1.6 mi	135	8.7
Academy for Innovative Studies Evansville	2.0 mi	359	4.2
EVSC Virtual Academy Evansville	2.0 mi	186	—
Evans School Evansville	2.4 mi	487	4.3
McGary Middle School Evansville	2.1 mi	301	5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47714 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$54,614

Median Home Value

$124,800

Median Rent

$951/mo

Population

33,148

College Educated

21.9%

Homeownership

58.5%

Avg Commute

21.2 min

Poverty Rate

18.3%

Median Age

36.8

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

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Albany Elementary School Albany, IN	263	7.5
Andrews Elementary School Andrews, IN	304	7.5
Chrisney Elementary School Chrisney, IN	226	7.5
Circle City Preparatory Elementary School Indianapolis, IN	338	7.5
HOLY CROSS CENTRAL SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN	170	7.5
Lydia Middleton Elementary School Madison, IN	328	7.5

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Benedict Cathedral School

What grades does St Benedict Cathedral School serve?

St Benedict Cathedral School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Benedict Cathedral School?

St Benedict Cathedral School has an enrollment of approximately 261 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Benedict Cathedral School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Benedict Cathedral School is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Benedict Cathedral School rank in IN?

St Benedict Cathedral School ranks #136 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Benedict Cathedral School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Benedict Cathedral School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at St Benedict Cathedral School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Benedict Cathedral School has 71% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Benedict Cathedral School a private school?

Yes, St Benedict Cathedral School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Benedict Cathedral School a religious school?

St Benedict Cathedral School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 57 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 49 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 261
Gender Split: 57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 24
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Midsize City
County: Vanderburgh County
Phone: (812) 425-4596

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