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Very Good

#109 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 23% of private schools

Nativity of Our Savior/diocese

Elementary School

2929 WILLOWCREEK RD, Portage, IN 46368

Private

Enrollment

154

Student-Teacher

12.7:1

Score

7.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#109 of 478

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Nativity of Our Savior/diocese

7.7/10

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

Central Elementary School

3.3/10

0.5 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

Willowcreek Middle School

3.9/10

0.8 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About Nativity of Our Savior/diocese

Nativity of Our Savior/diocese is a private elementary school in Portage, IN. Nativity of Our Savior/diocese serves approximately 154 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. Nativity of Our Savior/diocese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Nativity of Our Savior/diocese show 37% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.1 pts above IN schools
  • This school 7.7 · Very Good
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 154 students, Nativity of Our Savior/diocese 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.

Nativity of Our Savior/diocese 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 Nativity of Our Savior/diocese compares to 8 public schools serving similar grades in Portage, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
This School
vs
16.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
154
This School
vs
477
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.7
This School
vs
3.9
Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 58.4% vs 0%
White 24% vs 0%
Black 7.8% vs 0%
Asian 1.9% vs 0%
Nativity of Our Savior/diocese Portage Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Nativity of Our Savior/diocese (this school) 7.7
Central Elementary School 3.3
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary 3.3
Willowcreek Middle School 3.9
Rowena Kyle Elementary School 4.1
George L Myers Elementary School 4.3
William Fegely Middle School 4.0
Crisman Elementary School 3.8
Ethel R Jones Elementary School 4.7

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)
B 6.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.7:1
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 9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 59%
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 154
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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 36.5% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 55.5% (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)

Hispanic 58.4%
White 24.0%
Black 7.8%
Two or More 7.1%
Asian 1.9%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2929 WILLOWCREEK RD, Portage, IN 46368

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Nativity of Our Savior/diocese may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. John Simatovich Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 4.5 miles away, in nearby Valparaiso), which scores notably higher. Another option is Liberty Elementary School (rated 5.5/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Hobart), a more accessible option. Additionally, Ethel R Jones Elementary School (rated 4.7/10, 2.3 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Portage, see our Portage schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Central Elementary School Portage 0.5 mi 3.3
Willowcreek Middle School Portage 0.8 mi 3.9
Wallace Aylesworth Elementary Portage 0.8 mi 3.3
Rowena Kyle Elementary School Portage 0.9 mi 4.1
Portage High School Portage 1.2 mi 4.8
George L Myers Elementary School Portage 1.1 mi 4.3
William Fegely Middle School Portage 1.3 mi 4.0
Crisman Elementary School Portage 1.9 mi 3.8
Neighbors' New Vistas High School Portage 2.0 mi 6.5
Ethel R Jones Elementary School Portage 2.3 mi 4.7
EMMANUEL BAPTIST ACADEMY Valparaiso 2.4 mi 7.9
South Haven Elementary School Valparaiso 2.6 mi 4.7
Virgil I Bailey Elementary School Lake Station 2.8 mi 3.4
Paul Saylor Elementary School Valparaiso 3.1 mi 2.9
Thomas A Edison Jr-Sr HS Lake Station 3.3 mi 3.4
Liberty Elementary School Hobart 3.7 mi 5.5
Hobart High School Hobart 4.1 mi 5.5
John Simatovich Elementary School Valparaiso 4.5 mi 9.1
Charter School of the Dunes Gary 4.1 mi 4.3
John I Meister Elementary School Hobart 3.9 mi 2.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46368 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$72,638

Median Home Value

$213,500

Median Rent

$1,140/mo

Population

40,237

College Educated

17.6%

Homeownership

72.5%

Avg Commute

28.2 min

Poverty Rate

11.6%

Median Age

39

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Nativity of Our Savior/diocese

What grades does Nativity of Our Savior/diocese serve?

Nativity of Our Savior/diocese serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Nativity of Our Savior/diocese?

Nativity of Our Savior/diocese has an enrollment of approximately 154 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Nativity of Our Savior/diocese?

The student-teacher ratio at Nativity of Our Savior/diocese is 12.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Nativity of Our Savior/diocese rank in IN?

Nativity of Our Savior/diocese ranks #109 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Nativity of Our Savior/diocese's MySchoolScout rating?

Nativity of Our Savior/diocese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Nativity of Our Savior/diocese?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Nativity of Our Savior/diocese has 37% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Nativity of Our Savior/diocese a private school?

Yes, Nativity of Our Savior/diocese 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 Nativity of Our Savior/diocese a religious school?

Nativity of Our Savior/diocese has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
28 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
154
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Porter County

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