Excellent

#16 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 3% of private schools

St Monica Catholic School

Elementary School

6131 MICHIGAN RD, Indianapolis, IN 46228

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

334

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

334

Student-Teacher

10.4:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#16 of 478

In Indianapolis

#8 of 64

public schools

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About St Monica Catholic School

St Monica Catholic School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. St Monica Catholic School serves approximately 334 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Monica Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #16 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Monica Catholic School show 20% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares2.1 pts above IN schools

8.7

This school 8.7 · Excellent
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Monica Catholic 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.

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How St Monica Catholic School compares to 191 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.4:1

This School

16.9:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

334

This School

562

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.7

This School

5.3

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Hispanic 61.1% vs 0%

White 18.9% vs 0%

Black 17.1% vs 0%

Asian 1.2% vs 0%

St Monica Catholic School Indianapolis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Monica Catholic School (this school)	—	334	10.4:1	8.7
Crooked Creek Elementary School	0.7 mi	449	16.6:1	5.1
New Augusta Public Academy - South	1.3 mi	443	15.8:1	3.9
New Augusta Public Academy - North	1.4 mi	768	14.5:1	5.0
Fox Hill Elementary School	1.4 mi	613	16.6:1	6.5
Westlane Middle School	1.6 mi	714	11.9:1	5.3
Willow Lake Elementary School	1.8 mi	660	16.5:1	7.6
Guion Creek Elementary School	2.3 mi	579	16.1:1	5.3
Guion Creek Middle School	2.5 mi	872	17.1:1	4.3
Eastbrook Elementary School	2.5 mi	521	13.7:1	4.1
Center for Inquiry School 84	2.6 mi	441	14.7:1	9.3
Greenbriar Elementary School	2.8 mi	492	14.5:1	5.4
Lincoln Middle School	2.9 mi	765	13.7:1	4.1
Cold Spring School	3.0 mi	369	12.7:1	5.3
Snacks Crossing Elementary School	3.2 mi	806	22.4:1	2.6
Center for Inquiry School 70	3.2 mi	454	16.2:1	9.5
Spring Mill Elementary School	3.2 mi	478	13.3:1	5.4
James Whitcomb Riley School 43	3.3 mi	312	12.5:1	3.0
Central Elementary School	3.3 mi	642	17.4:1	3.4
College Park Elementary School	3.5 mi	473	16.3:1	3.8
IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55	3.5 mi	445	16.5:1	7.9

Showing 20 of 191 schools. View all schools in Indianapolis

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

A- 8.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.4:1

Instructional Commitment

A 9.0 / 10

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School Day Length 7.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,296

Diversity & Inclusion

A 9.2 / 10

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Diversity Index 56%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 334

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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 19.9% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 25.3% (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 61.1%

White 18.9%

Black 17.1%

Two or More 1.8%

Asian 1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

6131 MICHIGAN RD, Indianapolis, IN 46228

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Monica Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. SYCAMORE SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 0.6 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is THE ORCHARD SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.4 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, HASTEN HEBREW ACADEMY (rated 8.0/10, 1.4 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.8 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
THE CHILDRENS HOUSE, INC. Indidnapolis	0.3 mi	38	6.4
Crooked Creek Elementary School Indianapolis	0.7 mi	449	5.1
SYCAMORE SCHOOL Indianapolis	0.6 mi	363	8.5
New Augusta Public Academy - South Indianapolis	1.3 mi	443	3.9
HASTEN HEBREW ACADEMY Indianapolis	1.4 mi	78	8.0
New Augusta Public Academy - North Indianapolis	1.4 mi	768	5.0
Westlane Middle School Indianapolis	1.6 mi	714	5.3
Willow Lake Elementary School Indianapolis	1.8 mi	660	7.6
MARIA MONTESSORI INTERNATIONAL ACA Indianapolis	1.8 mi	52	7.8
THE ORCHARD SCHOOL Indianapolis	1.4 mi	402	8.5
Fox Hill Elementary School Indianapolis	1.4 mi	613	6.5
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF INDIANA Indianapolis	2.2 mi	426	9.5
A CHILDREN'S HABITAT MONTESSORI SCHOOL Indianapolis	2.0 mi	24	—
Guion Creek Elementary School Indianapolis	2.3 mi	579	5.3
Greenbriar Elementary School Indianapolis	2.8 mi	492	5.4
Guion Creek Middle School Indianapolis	2.5 mi	872	4.3
Eastbrook Elementary School Indianapolis	2.5 mi	521	4.1
Cold Spring School Indianapolis	3.0 mi	369	5.3
PURPOSE OF LIFE ACADEMY Indianapolis	3.0 mi	6	—
SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEARNING Indianapolis	2.8 mi	62	7.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46228 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$95,574

Median Home Value

$241,400

Median Rent

$1,234/mo

Population

16,324

College Educated

47.8%

Homeownership

84.8%

Avg Commute

23.5 min

Poverty Rate

8.9%

Median Age

38.4

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School	Enrollment	Rating
Eaton Elementary School Eaton, IN	274	8.7
Granville Wells Elementary School Jamestown, IN	370	8.7
Lexington Elementary School Lexington, IN	226	8.7
Loge Elementary School Boonville, IN	384	8.7
Newton Yost Elementary School Porter, IN	381	8.7
North Elementary School Noblesville, IN	460	8.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Monica Catholic School

What grades does St Monica Catholic School serve?

St Monica Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Monica Catholic School?

St Monica Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Monica Catholic School is 10.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Monica Catholic School rank in IN?

St Monica Catholic School ranks #16 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Monica Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Monica Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Monica Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Monica Catholic School has 20% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 25% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Monica Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Monica 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 Monica Catholic School a religious school?

St Monica Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 45 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 26 Some Transit
Bike Score: 36 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 334
Gender Split: 47% M / 53% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.4:1
Teachers (FTE): 32
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 7.2 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Marion County
Phone: (317) 255-7153

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