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#300 of 478 private schools in IN

St John Paul II Catholic School

Elementary School · Sellersburg, IN

A private elementary school in Sellersburg, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

105 SAINT PAUL ST, Sellersburg, IN 47172

  • Math 65% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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-5.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio14.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B+6.5 / 10
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School Day Length6.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,248
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index15%
Community Context

Data not available

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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Enrollment272
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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

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency65%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

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The neighborhood

Where St John Paul II Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Louisville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • County Safety: Low172/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$80,525

Median home value

$249,200

Median rent

$1,152/mo

College educated

36.9%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

4.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47172; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White92.3%
Two or More4.4%
Hispanic2.2%
Asian1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Silver Creek Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.82–50.4 mi901Compare →
Silver Creek Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.5PK–10.6 mi506Compare →
Rock Creek Community AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified6.5K–120.9 mi637Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

St John Paul II Catholic School is listed in Sellersburg, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St John Paul II Catholic School

St John Paul II Catholic School is a private elementary school in Sellersburg, IN, serving approximately 272 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #300 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St John Paul II Catholic School

What grades does St John Paul II Catholic School serve?

St John Paul II Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St John Paul II Catholic School?

St John Paul II Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 272 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic School?

The student-teacher ratio at St John Paul II Catholic School is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St John Paul II Catholic School rank in IN?

St John Paul II Catholic School ranks #300 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St John Paul II Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St John Paul II Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Paul II Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St John Paul II Catholic School has 65% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St John Paul II Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St John Paul II 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 John Paul II Catholic School a religious school?

St John Paul II Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
272
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
6.5 hours
Days Per Year
192 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clark County
Area population (ZIP 47172)
20,423
Area average commute
21.3 min
Area median age
42.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 47172; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22

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