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#189 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 39% of private schools

St Mary Catholic School

Elementary School · Rushville, IN

A private elementary school in Rushville, IN serving grades Pre-K – 6th.

Private

226 E 5TH ST, Rushville, IN 46173

  • Math 79% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 10.8:1 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)
A-8.0 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.8:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-7.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B6.1 / 10
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Diversity Index18%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B6.3 / 10
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Enrollment90
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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 Proficiency79%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

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The neighborhood

Where St Mary 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 61Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable

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

Median income

$65,708

Median home value

$153,900

Median rent

$852/mo

College educated

16.1%

Homeownership

70.5%

Poverty rate

13.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46173; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White90.0%
Hispanic7.8%
Asian1.1%
Two or More1.1%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rushville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–61.1 mi631Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

St Mary Catholic School is listed in Rushville, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Mary Catholic School

St Mary Catholic School is a private elementary school in Rushville, IN, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #189 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 79% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mary Catholic School

What grades does St Mary Catholic School serve?

St Mary Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend St Mary Catholic School?

St Mary Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Catholic School is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Catholic School rank in IN?

St Mary Catholic School ranks #189 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Mary Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Mary Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Mary Catholic School has 79% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Mary Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Mary 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 Mary Catholic School a religious school?

St Mary Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 6th
Enrollment
90
Gender Split
47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
8
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Distant Town
County
Rush County
Area population (ZIP 46173)
10,544
Area average commute
25.3 min
Area median age
41.4
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 46173; 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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