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#293 of 478 private schools in IN

St John Evangelist School

Elementary School

9400 WICKER AVE, Saint John, IN 46373

Private

Enrollment

325

Student-Teacher

16.2:1

Score

6.3

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#293 of 478

In Saint John

#1 of 2

public schools

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St John Evangelist School

6.3/10

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

Kolling Elementary School

8.2/10

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Lake Central High School

6.6/10

1.3 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

About St John Evangelist School

St John Evangelist School is a private elementary school in Saint John, IN. St John Evangelist School serves approximately 325 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. St John Evangelist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #293 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St John Evangelist School show 78% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it comparesOn par with IN schools
  • This school 6.3 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St John Evangelist 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 Evangelist School compares to the 3 public schools in Saint John, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
This School
vs
18.5:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
325
This School
vs
1,573
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.3
This School
vs
7.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 76% vs 0%
Hispanic 15.7% vs 0%
Asian 3.7% vs 0%
St John Evangelist School Saint John Public Avg

All Schools in Saint John

School Rating
St John Evangelist School (this school) 6.3
Kolling Elementary School 8.2
Lake Central High School 6.6
Hal E Clark Middle School 6.7

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- 4.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.2:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 5.6 / 10
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School Day Length 6.7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,206
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A- 7.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 40%
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 325
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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 78.3% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 76.2% (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 76.0%
Hispanic 15.7%
Asian 3.7%
Two or More 3.7%
Pacific Islander 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

9400 WICKER AVE, Saint John, IN 46373

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St John Evangelist School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ST MICHAEL SCHOOL (rated 8.8/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Schererville), which scores notably higher. Another option is George Bibich Elementary School (rated 8.7/10, 2.7 miles away, in nearby Dyer), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Homan Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 3.4 miles away, in nearby Schererville), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Saint John, see our Saint John schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Kolling Elementary School Saint John 0.8 mi 8.2
Lake Central High School Saint John 1.3 mi 6.6
Hal E Clark Middle School Saint John 1.5 mi 6.7
Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Lake 2.0 mi 7.4
Michael Grimmer Middle School Schererville 2.1 mi 6.3
James H Watson Elementary School Schererville 2.1 mi 7.8
CROWN POINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Saint John 2.1 mi 6.3
PROTESTANT REFORMED/HERITAGE CHRISTIAN SCHOOLS Dyer 2.7 mi 6.3
George Bibich Elementary School Dyer 2.7 mi 8.7
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Schererville 3.1 mi 6.1
ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Schererville 3.1 mi 8.8
ST MICHAEL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Schererville 3.1 mi 8.4
ILLIANA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Dyer 2.9 mi 6.8
ILLIANA CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Dyer 2.9 mi 6.6
Homan Elementary School Schererville 3.4 mi 8.5
Peifer Elementary School Schererville 3.4 mi 7.8
Kahler Middle School Dyer 3.8 mi 6.5
Hanover Central High School Cedar Lake 4.9 mi 6.5
PLUM CREEK CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Dyer 4.6 mi 6.6
2450 CHILDCARE INC DBA HAPPY DAYS CHILDCARE Highland 5.2 mi

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46373 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$123,203

Median Home Value

$375,300

Median Rent

$953/mo

Population

18,509

College Educated

42.3%

Homeownership

98%

Avg Commute

33 min

Poverty Rate

2.3%

Median Age

43.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St John Evangelist School

What grades does St John Evangelist School serve?

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

How many students attend St John Evangelist School?

St John Evangelist School has an enrollment of approximately 325 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St John Evangelist School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Evangelist School rank in IN?

St John Evangelist School ranks #293 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St John Evangelist School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Evangelist School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Evangelist School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St John Evangelist School has 78% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St John Evangelist School a private school?

Yes, St John Evangelist 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 Evangelist School a religious school?

St John Evangelist School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
59 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score
42 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
325
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Lake County

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