Very Good

#92 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 19% of private schools

St Charles Catholic School

Elementary School

2224 E 3RD ST, Bloomington, IN 47401

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

298

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

298

Student-Teacher

11.5:1

Score

7.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#92 of 478

In Bloomington

#2 of 7

public schools

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About St Charles Catholic School

St Charles Catholic School is a private elementary school in Bloomington, IN. St Charles Catholic School serves approximately 298 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Charles Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #92 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Charles Catholic School show 0% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.2 pts above IN schools

7.8

This school 7.8 · Very Good
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Charles Catholic 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 Charles Catholic School compares to 22 public schools serving similar grades in Bloomington, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

11.5:1

This School

13.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

298

This School

386

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

7.8

This School

7.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 72.8% vs 0%

Hispanic 10.7% vs 0%

Asian 5.4% vs 0%

Black 1.3% vs 0%

St Charles Catholic School Bloomington Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Charles Catholic School (this school)	—	298	11.5:1	7.8
Rogers Elementary School	0.2 mi	328	10.6:1	8.2
Binford Elementary School	0.2 mi	491	16.4:1	8.5
Templeton Elementary School	1.3 mi	406	11.6:1	6.2
The Bloomington Project School	1.4 mi	321	15.3:1	8.0
Early Learning Center	1.6 mi	14	—:1	—
University Elementary School	1.6 mi	532	14.8:1	9.0
Childs Elementary School	1.7 mi	493	15.9:1	9.3
Fairview Elementary School	1.8 mi	376	10.4:1	8.4
Tri-North Middle School	2.2 mi	543	13.2:1	7.4
Bloomington Graduation School	2.4 mi	112	10.2:1	5.7
Arlington Heights Elementary Sch	2.6 mi	322	10.7:1	4.6
Jackson Creek Middle School	2.7 mi	535	14.1:1	8.8
Summit Elementary School	2.9 mi	614	13.6:1	7.6
Lora L Batchelor Middle School	3.3 mi	474	12.8:1	5.8
Hoosier Hills Childcare Center	3.4 mi	6	—:1	—
Marlin Elementary School	3.7 mi	217	15.5:1	9.2
Clear Creek Elementary School	3.9 mi	304	11.7:1	5.5
Highland Park Elementary School	4.6 mi	344	10.8:1	6.0
Grandview Elementary School	5.1 mi	421	10.5:1	5.0
Edgewood Intermediate School	8.7 mi	597	15.3:1	8.3

Showing 20 of 22 schools. View all schools in Bloomington

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

A- 7.5 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.5:1

Instructional Commitment

A- 7.5 / 10

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School Day Length 7 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,260

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 44%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 298

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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 0.0% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 0.0% (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 72.8%

Hispanic 10.7%

Two or More 9.1%

Asian 5.4%

Black 1.3%

Native American 0.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

2224 E 3RD ST, Bloomington, IN 47401

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Charles Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Childs Elementary School (rated 9.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLOOMINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 9.1/10, 1.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, University Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Bloomington, see our Bloomington schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.9 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Rogers Elementary School Bloomington	0.2 mi	328	8.2
Binford Elementary School Bloomington	0.2 mi	491	8.5
HARMONY SCHOOL Bloomington	0.8 mi	140	7.7
BLOOMINGTON MONTESSORI SCHOOL Bloomington	1.4 mi	132	9.1
Templeton Elementary School Bloomington	1.3 mi	406	6.2
Childs Elementary School Bloomington	1.7 mi	493	9.3
Early Learning Center Bloomington	1.6 mi	14	—
The Bloomington Project School Bloomington	1.4 mi	321	8.0
University Elementary School Bloomington	1.6 mi	532	9.0
Bloomington High School South Bloomington	1.8 mi	1,670	8.6
Fairview Elementary School Bloomington	1.8 mi	376	8.4
ADVENTIST CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARY Bloomington	2.1 mi	10	—
Jackson Creek Middle School Bloomington	2.7 mi	535	8.8
Tri-North Middle School Bloomington	2.2 mi	543	7.4
Bloomington Graduation School Bloomington	2.4 mi	112	5.7
Arlington Heights Elementary Sch Bloomington	2.6 mi	322	4.6
The Acad of Sci & Entrepreneurship Bloomington	2.4 mi	86	9.6
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bloomington	3.2 mi	141	6.7
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Bloomington	3.2 mi	141	6.2
Summit Elementary School Bloomington	2.9 mi	614	7.6

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 47401 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,643

Median Home Value

$333,100

Median Rent

$1,181/mo

Population

40,084

College Educated

61.8%

Homeownership

54.1%

Avg Commute

18.7 min

Poverty Rate

20.5%

Median Age

37.3

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CALVARY LUTHERAN SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN	200	7.8
Central Noble Primary School Wolf Lake, IN	228	7.8
David Turnham Education Center Dale, IN	299	7.8
HOLY NAME CATHOLIC SCHOOL Beech Grove, IN	201	7.8
Hatfield Elementary School Mitchell, IN	183	7.8
Haubstadt Community School Haubstadt, IN	391	7.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Charles Catholic School

What grades does St Charles Catholic School serve?

St Charles Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Charles Catholic School?

St Charles Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Charles Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Charles Catholic School is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Charles Catholic School rank in IN?

St Charles Catholic School ranks #92 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Charles Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Charles Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 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 Charles Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Charles Catholic School has 0% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 0% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Charles Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Charles Catholic 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 Charles Catholic School a religious school?

St Charles Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 67 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 31 Some Transit
Bike Score: 79 Very Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 298
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 26
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Small City
County: Monroe County
Phone: (812) 336-5853

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