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#276 of 478 private schools in IN

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Elementary School

1752 SCHELLER LN STE 1, New Albany, IN 47150

Private

Enrollment

315

Student-Teacher

14.9:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#276 of 478

In New Albany

#2 of 2

public schools

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Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

6.4/10

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

Fairmont Elementary School

6.7/10

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7.5/10

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About Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is a private elementary school in New Albany, IN. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serves approximately 315 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #276 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Our Lady of Perpetual Help School show 72% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it comparesOn par with IN schools
  • This school 6.4 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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 Our Lady of Perpetual Help School compares to 10 public schools serving similar grades in New Albany, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
This School
vs
13.3:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
315
This School
vs
471
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.4
This School
vs
6.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 90.8% vs 0%
Hispanic 5.4% vs 0%
Black 2.2% vs 0%
Asian 1.3% vs 0%
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School New Albany Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School (this school) 6.4
Slate Run Elementary School 7.5
Fairmont Elementary School 6.7
Mount Tabor Elementary School 8.6
Hazelwood Middle School 5.1
Green Valley Elementary School 8.0
S Ellen Jones Elementary School 4.0
CA Early Learning Center
Community Montessori 6.4
Grant Line Elementary School 8.6
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School 5.4

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- 5.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.9:1
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)
B 6.0 / 10
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Diversity Index 17%
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 315
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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 72.4% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 70.6% (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 90.8%
Hispanic 5.4%
Black 2.2%
Asian 1.3%
Pacific Islander 0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1752 SCHELLER LN STE 1, New Albany, IN 47150

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Our Lady of Perpetual Help School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Mount Tabor Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Grant Line Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in New Albany, see our New Albany schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Fairmont Elementary School New Albany 0.7 mi 6.7
Slate Run Elementary School New Albany 0.6 mi 7.5
Mount Tabor Elementary School New Albany 0.8 mi 8.6
Hazelwood Middle School New Albany 1.4 mi 5.1
New Albany Senior High School New Albany 1.6 mi 6.4
OUR LADY OF PROVIDENCE HIGH SCHOOL Clarksville 1.6 mi 6.4
Green Valley Elementary School New Albany 1.7 mi 8.0
S Ellen Jones Elementary School New Albany 2.0 mi 4.0
Community Montessori New Albany 2.2 mi 6.4
CA Early Learning Center New Albany 2.1 mi
HOLY FAMILY SCHOOL New Albany 1.9 mi 8.2
Parkwood Elementary School Clarksville 1.9 mi 4.2
Grant Line Elementary School New Albany 2.5 mi 8.6
Clarksville Middle School Clarksville 2.5 mi 5.5
Clarksville Elementary School Clarksville 2.6 mi 5.5
Nathaniel Scribner Middle School New Albany 2.8 mi 5.4
Clarksville Senior High School Clarksville 2.7 mi 6.5
Indiana Gateway Digital Academy Clarksville 2.6 mi 3.4
Excel Center - Clarksville Clarksville 2.5 mi 2.9
Portland Elementary Louisville 3.2 mi 4.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47150 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$62,212

Median Home Value

$191,800

Median Rent

$984/mo

Population

49,606

College Educated

26.5%

Homeownership

62.5%

Avg Commute

20.7 min

Poverty Rate

14.9%

Median Age

39.1

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Monger Elementary School Elkhart, IN 6.4

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Our Lady of Perpetual Help School

What grades does Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serve?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has an enrollment of approximately 315 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?

The student-teacher ratio at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Our Lady of Perpetual Help School rank in IN?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School ranks #276 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Our Lady of Perpetual Help School's MySchoolScout rating?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Our Lady of Perpetual Help School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has 72% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Our Lady of Perpetual Help School a private school?

Yes, Our Lady of Perpetual Help 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 Our Lady of Perpetual Help School a religious school?

Our Lady of Perpetual Help School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
42 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
37 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
315
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Floyd County

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