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#323 of 478 private schools in IN

St Philip School

Elementary School · Mount Vernon, IN

A private elementary school in Mount Vernon, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.

Private

3420 SAINT PHILLIPS RD S, Mount Vernon, IN 47620

  • Math 16% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 13% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
B5.9 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.4:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-5.1 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,170
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B-4.6 / 10
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Diversity Index2%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment161
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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

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency16%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency13%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

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The neighborhood

Where St Philip School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 3Car-Dependent
  • Bike 11Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,156/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mount Vernon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$74,869

Median home value

$215,600

Median rent

$755/mo

College educated

22.3%

Homeownership

76.1%

Poverty rate

10.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47620; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White98.8%
Two or More1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
West Terrace Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.4K–52.7 mi510Compare →
Marrs Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified9.2K–53.7 mi318Compare →
Corpus Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition7.6privatePK–84.0 mi156Compare →
Resurrection Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition7.3privatePK–84.7 mi322Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

St Philip School is listed in Mount Vernon, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Philip School

St Philip School is a private elementary school in Mount Vernon, IN, serving approximately 161 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Philip School

What grades does St Philip School serve?

St Philip School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.

How many students attend St Philip School?

St Philip School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Philip School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Philip School is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Philip School rank in IN?

St Philip School ranks #323 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Philip School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Philip School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Philip School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Philip School has 16% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Philip School a private school?

Yes, St Philip 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 Philip School a religious school?

St Philip School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 8th
Enrollment
161
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Posey County
Area population (ZIP 47620)
12,533
Area average commute
20 min
Area median age
43.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47620; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22

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