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#94 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 20% of private schools

Holy Name Catholic School

Elementary School

21 N 17TH AVE, Beech Grove, IN 46107

Private

Enrollment

201

Student-Teacher

11.2:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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Holy Name Catholic School

7.8/10

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

Beech Grove Middle School

3.7/10

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3.6/10

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About Holy Name Catholic School

Holy Name Catholic School is a private elementary school in Beech Grove, IN. Holy Name Catholic School serves approximately 201 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.2:1 student-teacher ratio. Holy Name Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #94 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Holy Name Catholic School show 44% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.2 pts above IN schools
  • This school 7.8 · Very Good
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Holy Name Catholic 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 Holy Name Catholic School compares to the 5 public schools in Beech Grove, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
This School
vs
15.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
201
This School
vs
551
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.8
This School
vs
4.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 76.6% vs 0%
Hispanic 17.9% vs 0%
Black 1.5% vs 0%
Asian 0.5% vs 0%
Holy Name Catholic School Beech Grove Public Avg

All Schools in Beech Grove

School Rating
Holy Name Catholic School (this school) 7.8
Beech Grove Middle School 3.7
Central Elementary School 3.6
South Grove Intermediate School 4.1
Hornet Park Elementary School 5.1
Beech Grove Sr High School 3.5

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- 7.7 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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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)
A- 7.7 / 10
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Diversity Index 38%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

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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Enrollment 201
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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 44.0% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 48.1% (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 76.6%
Hispanic 17.9%
Two or More 3.5%
Black 1.5%
Asian 0.5%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

21 N 17TH AVE, Beech Grove, IN 46107

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Holy Name Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. GRAY ROAD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 2.4 miles away, in nearby Indianapolis), with a very similar rating. Another option is Invent Learning Hub (rated 7.7/10, 2.3 miles away, in nearby Indianapolis), with a very similar rating. Additionally, CENTRAL CATHOLIC (rated 7.4/10, 1.9 miles away, in nearby Indianapolis), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Beech Grove, see our Beech Grove schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi
School Distance Rating
Beech Grove Middle School Beech Grove 0.4 mi 3.7
Central Elementary School Beech Grove 0.4 mi 3.6
South Grove Intermediate School Beech Grove 1.1 mi 4.1
CALVARY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis 1.1 mi 6.1
Victory College Prep Indianapolis 1.6 mi 7.7
CENTRAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Indianapolis 1.3 mi 7.7
Hornet Park Elementary School Beech Grove 1.5 mi 5.1
Bethel Park Elementary | pilotED Schools Indianapolis 1.7 mi 6.4
Beech Grove Sr High School Beech Grove 1.6 mi 3.5
Jeremiah Gray Elementary School Indianapolis 2.2 mi 4.8
Frederick Douglass School 19 Indianapolis 1.9 mi 3.6
RONCALLI HIGH SCHOOL Indianapolis 2.2 mi 6.6
Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle Indianapolis 1.8 mi 7.1
ST JUDE CATHOLIC SCHOOL Indianapolis 2.4 mi 6.4
GRAY ROAD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis 2.4 mi 7.7
CENTRAL CATHOLIC Indianapolis 1.9 mi 7.4
Eleanor Skillen School 34 Indianapolis 2.0 mi 3.6
Invent Learning Hub Indianapolis 2.3 mi 7.7
Christian Park School 82 Indianapolis 2.7 mi 3.5
Clinton Young Elementary School Indianapolis 2.8 mi 3.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46107 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$57,377

Median Home Value

$166,600

Median Rent

$1,051/mo

Population

13,021

College Educated

23.3%

Homeownership

64.9%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

9.7%

Median Age

36.9

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CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN 7.8
Central Noble Primary School Wolf Lake, IN 7.8
Hatfield Elementary School Mitchell, IN 7.8
Lawrence County Independent Schools Bedford, IN 7.8
Paragon Elementary School Paragon, IN 7.8
Pine Ridge Elementary School Birdseye, IN 7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Holy Name Catholic School

What grades does Holy Name Catholic School serve?

Holy Name Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Holy Name Catholic School?

Holy Name Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 201 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at Holy Name Catholic School is 11.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Holy Name Catholic School rank in IN?

Holy Name Catholic School ranks #94 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Holy Name Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

Holy Name Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Holy Name Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Holy Name Catholic School has 44% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Holy Name Catholic School a private school?

Yes, Holy Name Catholic 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 Holy Name Catholic School a religious school?

Holy Name Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
48 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
201
Gender Split
57% M / 43% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Marion County

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