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#245 of 478 private schools in IN

St John Bosco Elementary School

Elementary School

1231 171ST PL, Hammond, IN 46324

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

180

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

180

Student-Teacher

12.4:1

Score

6.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#245 of 478

In Hammond

#4 of 5

public schools

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About St John Bosco Elementary School

St John Bosco Elementary School is a private elementary school in Hammond, IN. St John Bosco Elementary School serves approximately 180 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Bosco Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #245 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St John Bosco Elementary School show 29% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it comparesOn par with IN schools

6.7

This school 6.7 · Average
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 180 students, St John Bosco 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 John Bosco 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 John Bosco Elementary School compares to 14 public schools serving similar grades in Hammond, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.4:1

This School

16.2:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

180

This School

579

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.7

This School

3.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 77.2% vs 0%

White 13.9% vs 0%

Black 6.7% vs 0%

St John Bosco Elementary School Hammond Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St John Bosco Elementary School (this school)	—	180	12.4:1	6.7
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School	0.1 mi	507	14.5:1	3.0
Thomas A Edison Elementary School	0.6 mi	634	18.1:1	3.2
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	0.6 mi	415	13:1	4.0
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School	1.0 mi	626	16.1:1	2.5
Lew Wallace Elementary School	1.2 mi	450	17.3:1	2.1
Kenwood Elementary School	1.5 mi	267	12.1:1	3.5
Morton Elementary School	1.8 mi	525	16.9:1	2.5
Henry W Eggers Middle School	1.9 mi	783	17:1	3.3
Warren G Harding Elementary School	2.7 mi	643	15.7:1	5.2
Hammond Academy of Science & Tech	2.7 mi	551	13.1:1	5.4
Charles N Scott Middle School	3.0 mi	734	18.8:1	4.0
Washington Irving Elementary Sch	3.0 mi	740	18.5:1	2.3
Joseph Hess Elementary School	3.0 mi	686	19.1:1	3.1
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School	3.7 mi	550	16.7:1	3.0

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

B+ 6.7 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 12.4:1

Instructional Commitment

C+ 3.5 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,080

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 7.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 38%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 180

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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 29.4% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 33.3% (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)

Hispanic 77.2%

White 13.9%

Black 6.7%

Two or More 2.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1231 171ST PL, Hammond, IN 46324

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Bosco Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOLHOUSE (rated 9.1/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is James B Eads Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Munster), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ernest R Elliott Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Munster), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Hammond, see our Hammond schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Frank O'Bannon Elementary School Hammond	0.1 mi	507	3.0
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Hammond	0.6 mi	415	4.0
Thomas A Edison Elementary School Hammond	0.6 mi	634	3.2
Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School Hammond	1.0 mi	626	2.5
Lew Wallace Elementary School Hammond	1.2 mi	450	2.1
James B Eads Elementary School Munster	1.4 mi	517	8.9
Hammond Central High School Hammond	1.6 mi	1,923	4.7
ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Munster	1.8 mi	392	7.3
Kenwood Elementary School Hammond	1.5 mi	267	3.5
Wilbur Wright Middle School Munster	1.9 mi	943	7.3
Henry W Eggers Middle School Hammond	1.9 mi	783	3.3
Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Munster	2.0 mi	487	8.5
Munster High School Munster	2.0 mi	1,524	8.6
ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Munster	2.0 mi	147	7.9
MONTESSORI CHILDRENS SCHOOLHOUSE Hammond	1.9 mi	105	9.1
LANSING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lansing	1.9 mi	138	6.3
Morton Elementary School Hammond	1.8 mi	525	2.5
MORNING STAR ACADEMY Hammond	1.9 mi	61	8.2
Coolidge Elementary School Lansing	2.0 mi	665	5.5
Reavis Elem School Lansing	2.0 mi	374	4.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46324 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,118

Median Home Value

$141,600

Median Rent

$1,157/mo

Population

21,433

College Educated

15.4%

Homeownership

68.1%

Avg Commute

25.4 min

Poverty Rate

12%

Median Age

37.8

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ST JAMES LUTHERAN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Lafayette, IN	147	6.7
Tri-County Intermediate School Wolcott, IN	244	6.7
Bunche Elementary School Fort Wayne, IN	233	6.8
LUTHERAN CENTRAL SCHOOL Brownstown, IN	131	6.8
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John Bosco Elementary School

What grades does St John Bosco Elementary School serve?

St John Bosco Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Bosco Elementary School?

St John Bosco Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 180 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St John Bosco Elementary School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Bosco Elementary School rank in IN?

St John Bosco Elementary School ranks #245 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St John Bosco Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Bosco Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 St John Bosco Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St John Bosco Elementary School has 29% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St John Bosco Elementary School a private school?

Yes, St John Bosco 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 John Bosco Elementary School a religious school?

St John Bosco Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 52 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 57 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 180
Gender Split: 39% M / 61% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 15
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Lake County
Phone: (219) 845-6226

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