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#294 of 478 private schools in IN
Central Lutheran School
Elementary School · New Haven, IN
A private elementary school in New Haven, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
900 GREEN ST, New Haven, IN 46774
- Math 52% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 55% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Central Lutheran 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,305/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (New Haven), 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
$70,758
Median home value
$169,200
Median rent
$961/mo
College educated
26.2%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46774; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 0.0 mi | 294 | Compare → |
| New Haven Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 3–6 | 0.3 mi | 581 | Compare → |
| New Haven Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–2 | 0.4 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| St John the Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 190 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Central Lutheran School is listed in New Haven, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Central Lutheran School
Central Lutheran School is a private elementary school in New Haven, IN, serving approximately 298 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #294 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Central Lutheran School
What grades does Central Lutheran School serve?
Central Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Central Lutheran School?
Central Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Central Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Central Lutheran 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 Central Lutheran School rank in IN?
Central Lutheran School ranks #294 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Central Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Central Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Central Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Central Lutheran School has 52% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Central Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Central Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Central Lutheran School a religious school?
Central Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 298
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (260) 493-2502
- Area population (ZIP 46774)
- 17,066
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 46774; 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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