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#308 of 478 private schools in IN
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
Elementary School · Michigan City, IN
A private elementary school in Michigan City, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1000 MOORE RD, Michigan City, IN 46360
- Math 80% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 75% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 15.6:1 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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese 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 22Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,422/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$59,641
Median home value
$155,900
Median rent
$924/mo
College educated
22.6%
Homeownership
68.3%
Poverty rate
17.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46360; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Hills Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | K–6 | 2.9 mi | 361 | Compare → |
| Queen of All Saints School/diocesePrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–8 | 3.4 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Joy Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–6 | 3.9 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Marsh Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | K–6 | 3.9 mi | 321 | 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.
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.
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese is listed in Michigan City, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese is a private elementary school in Michigan City, IN, serving approximately 170 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #308 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese
What grades does Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese serve?
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese?
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese has an enrollment of approximately 170 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese?
The student-teacher ratio at Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese is 15.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese rank in IN?
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese ranks #308 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese's MySchoolScout rating?
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese has 80% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese a private school?
Yes, Notre Dame Catholic School/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 Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese a religious school?
Notre Dame Catholic School/diocese has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 170
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 6.8 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- LaPorte County
- Phone
- (219) 872-6216
- Area population (ZIP 46360)
- 43,997
- Area average commute
- 22.7 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 46360; 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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