Very Good
#109 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 23% of private schools
Nativity of Our Savior/diocese
Elementary School · Portage, IN
A private elementary school in Portage, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
2929 WILLOWCREEK RD, Portage, IN 46368
- Math 37% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 12.7:1 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.
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Nativity of Our Savior/diocese sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Chicago map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,351/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Portage), 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
$72,638
Median home value
$213,500
Median rent
$1,140/mo
College educated
17.6%
Homeownership
72.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46368; 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 Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 419 | Compare → |
| Wallace Aylesworth ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Rowena Kyle Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 439 | Compare → |
| George L Myers Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 332 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Nativity of Our Savior/diocese is listed in Portage, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Nativity of Our Savior/diocese
Nativity of Our Savior/diocese is a private elementary school in Portage, IN, serving approximately 154 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #109 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Phone
- (219) 763-2400
- Area population (ZIP 46368)
- 40,237
- Area average commute
- 28.2 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 46368; 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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