Very Good
#206 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 43% of private schools
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School
Elementary School
1200 S ST, Lafayette, IN 47901
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Enrollment
141
Student-Teacher
15:1
Score
7.0
Grades
Kindergarten – 3rd
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Indiana private schools
#206 of 478
In Lafayette
#3 of 7
public schools
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St Mary Cathedral Elementary School
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About St Mary Cathedral Elementary School
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School is a private elementary school in Lafayette, IN. St Mary Cathedral Elementary School serves approximately 141 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-3rd, and has a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. St Mary Cathedral Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #206 of 478 private schools in IN.
- This school 7.0 · Very Good
- IN avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 141 students, St Mary Cathedral 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 Mary Cathedral 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
BetaHow St Mary Cathedral Elementary School compares to 15 public schools serving similar grades in Lafayette, IN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Mary Cathedral Elementary School (this school) | 7.0 |
| Murdock Elementary School | 5.2 |
| Oakland Elementary School | 5.7 |
| Thomas Miller Elementary School | 5.3 |
| Vinton Elementary School | 7.1 |
| Edgelea Elementary School | 7.7 |
| Miami Elementary School | 5.0 |
| Glen Acres Elementary School | 6.3 |
| Amelia Earhart Elementary School | 7.0 |
| Wea Ridge Elementary School | 4.9 |
| Woodland Elementary School | 8.1 |
| Wyandotte Elementary | 6.9 |
| Mayflower Mill Elementary School | 5.7 |
| Hershey Elementary School | 8.6 |
| Mintonye Elementary School | 6.7 |
| James Cole Elementary School | 7.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
1200 S ST, Lafayette, IN 47901
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Mary Cathedral Elementary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Edgelea Elementary School (rated 7.7/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST LAWRENCE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.4/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Vinton Elementary School (rated 7.1/10, 1.7 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Lafayette, see our Lafayette schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 47901 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$46,425
Median Home Value
$257,400
Median Rent
$954/mo
Population
4,342
College Educated
57%
Homeownership
9.7%
Poverty Rate
21.6%
Median Age
30.1
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| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Greenwood, IN | 7.0 |
| Gosport Elementary School Gosport, IN | 7.0 |
| Milroy Elementary School Milroy, IN | 7.0 |
| OUR LADY OF GRACE SCHOOL Highland, IN | 7.0 |
| ST JAMES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Haubstadt, IN | 7.0 |
| ST JOHNS LUTHERM SCHOOL Laporte, IN | 7.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Mary Cathedral Elementary School
What grades does St Mary Cathedral Elementary School serve?
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 3rd.
How many students attend St Mary Cathedral Elementary School?
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 141 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Cathedral Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Cathedral Elementary School is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Mary Cathedral Elementary School rank in IN?
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School ranks #206 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is St Mary Cathedral Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is St Mary Cathedral Elementary School a private school?
Yes, St Mary Cathedral 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 Mary Cathedral Elementary School a religious school?
St Mary Cathedral Elementary School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 141
- Gender Split
- 43% M / 57% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Tippecanoe County
- Phone
- (765) 742-6302
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