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#193 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 40% of private schools

St Augustine Elementary School

Elementary School

328 N MCKINLEY AVE, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Private

Enrollment

60

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

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#193 of 478

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St Augustine Elementary School

7.1/10

Elementary School in Rensselaer · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Van Rensselaer Elementary School

8.4/10

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Rensselaer Central Primary School

6.3/10

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About St Augustine Elementary School

St Augustine Elementary School is a private elementary school in Rensselaer, IN. St Augustine Elementary School serves approximately 60 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. St Augustine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #193 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Augustine Elementary School show 90% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares0.5 pts above IN schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 60 students, St Augustine Elementary School 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.

St Augustine Elementary 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 St Augustine Elementary School compares to the 4 public schools in Rensselaer, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
This School
vs
14.4:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
60
This School
vs
371
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
7.8
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.3% vs 0%
Black 1.7% vs 0%
St Augustine Elementary School Rensselaer Public Avg

All Schools in Rensselaer

School Rating
St Augustine Elementary School (this school) 7.1
Van Rensselaer Elementary School 8.4
Rensselaer Central Middle School 8.5
Rensselaer Central Primary School 6.3
Rensselaer Central High School 7.9

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 8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1
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 6.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 21%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B- 4.9 / 10
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Enrollment 60
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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 90.0% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 65.0% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 2 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 88.3%
Two or More 6.7%
Hispanic 3.3%
Black 1.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

328 N MCKINLEY AVE, Rensselaer, IN 47978

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Augustine Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. DeMotte Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 17.6 miles away, in nearby Demotte), which scores notably higher. Another option is Van Rensselaer Elementary School (rated 8.4/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Wheatfield Elementary School (rated 8.2/10, 18.1 miles away, in nearby Wheatfield), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Rensselaer, see our Rensselaer schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 14.9 mi
School Distance Rating
Van Rensselaer Elementary School Rensselaer 0.5 mi 8.4
Rensselaer Central Primary School Rensselaer 0.8 mi 6.3
Rensselaer Central Middle School Rensselaer 0.7 mi 8.5
Rensselaer Central High School Rensselaer 0.9 mi 7.9
Tri-County Primary School Remington 12.2 mi 7.2
Tri-County Intermediate School Wolcott 13.6 mi 6.7
Tri-County Jr/Sr High School Wolcott 14.6 mi 6.7
CORNERSTONE PRIVATE SCHOOL Wolcott 13.5 mi 5.9
Kankakee Valley High School Wheatfield 17.1 mi 6.1
Kankakee Valley Middle School Wheatfield 17.2 mi 5.5
Kankakee Valley Intermediate Sch Wheatfield 17.3 mi 7.8
DE MOTTE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Demotte 17.4 mi 5.9
COVENANT CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Demotte 17.3 mi 6.2
DeMotte Elementary School Demotte 17.6 mi 8.6
Lincoln Elementary School Roselawn 16.6 mi 5.3
South Newton Middle School Kentland 15.2 mi 5.8
South Newton Senior High School Kentland 15.3 mi 7.2
South Newton Elementary School Kentland 15.3 mi 6.0
Wheatfield Elementary School Wheatfield 18.1 mi 8.2
West Central Middle School Francesville 14.9 mi 7.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47978 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$71,359

Median Home Value

$180,900

Median Rent

$867/mo

Population

10,097

College Educated

18.2%

Homeownership

75.2%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

6.4%

Median Age

40.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Augustine Elementary School

What grades does St Augustine Elementary School serve?

St Augustine Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend St Augustine Elementary School?

St Augustine Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Augustine Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Augustine Elementary School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Augustine Elementary School rank in IN?

St Augustine Elementary School ranks #193 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Augustine Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Augustine Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 St Augustine Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Augustine Elementary School has 90% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Augustine Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St Augustine Elementary 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 St Augustine Elementary School a religious school?

St Augustine Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
71 Very Walkable
Bike Score
49 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
60
Gender Split
50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers (FTE)
6
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Jasper County

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