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#253 of 478 private schools in IN

St Paul Catholic School

Elementary School

1755 W HARRISON BLVD, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

204

Student-Teacher

16.5:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

204

Student-Teacher

16.5:1

Score

6.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#253 of 478

In Valparaiso

#5 of 5

public schools

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About St Paul Catholic School

St Paul Catholic School is a private elementary school in Valparaiso, IN. St Paul Catholic School serves approximately 204 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. St Paul Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #253 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Paul Catholic School show 75% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it comparesOn par with IN schools

6.6

This school 6.6 · Average
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Paul 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 Paul Catholic School compares to 20 public schools serving similar grades in Valparaiso, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

16.5:1

This School

15.3:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

204

This School

386

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.6

This School

8.0

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 67.6% vs 0%

Hispanic 20.6% vs 0%

Asian 3.4% vs 0%

Black 2.5% vs 0%

St Paul Catholic School Valparaiso Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Paul Catholic School (this school)	—	204	16.5:1	6.6
Memorial Elementary School	0.7 mi	470	20.4:1	8.4
Northview Elementary School	0.9 mi	280	13.3:1	9.2
Benjamin Franklin Middle School	1.1 mi	806	14.1:1	8.5
Central Elementary School	1.4 mi	130	14.4:1	8.7
Cooks Corners Elementary School	1.5 mi	494	20.6:1	8.0
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School	1.9 mi	293	15.4:1	9.2
Thomas Jefferson Middle School	1.9 mi	641	13.1:1	8.1
Parkview Elementary School	2.2 mi	225	14.1:1	8.5
Heavilin Elementary School	2.5 mi	480	16.6:1	8.9
Flint Lake Elementary School	2.8 mi	471	13.5:1	8.5
John Simatovich Elementary School	3.8 mi	237	12.5:1	9.1
Washington Twp Middle/High School	4.5 mi	433	14.4:1	8.5
Washington Twp Elementary School	4.7 mi	359	15:1	5.5
Paul Saylor Elementary School	4.8 mi	283	15.7:1	2.9
Union Township Middle School	5.1 mi	313	14.2:1	9.0
South Haven Elementary School	5.2 mi	288	15.2:1	4.7
Union Center Elementary School	5.2 mi	407	17.7:1	8.6
Morgan Township Middle/High School	6.9 mi	431	14.9:1	7.7
Morgan Township Elementary School	7.0 mi	346	15:1	8.1
Jackson Elementary School	7.0 mi	326	15.5:1	9.4

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

C+ 4.4 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.5:1

Instructional Commitment

B 6.4 / 10

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School Day Length 6.9 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,242

Diversity & Inclusion

A 8.6 / 10

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Diversity Index 50%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 204

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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 75.1% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 78.7% (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 67.6%

Hispanic 20.6%

Two or More 3.9%

Asian 3.4%

Black 2.5%

Pacific Islander 2.0%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1755 W HARRISON BLVD, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Paul Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Northview Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Thomas Jefferson Elementary School (rated 9.2/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, John Simatovich Elementary School (rated 9.1/10, 3.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Valparaiso, see our Valparaiso schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 5.2 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Memorial Elementary School Valparaiso	0.7 mi	470	8.4
Northview Elementary School Valparaiso	0.9 mi	280	9.2
Valparaiso High School Valparaiso	1.0 mi	2,151	7.9
Benjamin Franklin Middle School Valparaiso	1.1 mi	806	8.5
Cooks Corners Elementary School Valparaiso	1.5 mi	494	8.0
Central Elementary School Valparaiso	1.4 mi	130	8.7
MONTESSORI ACADEMY OF VALPARAISO Valparaiso	1.5 mi	10	—
Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Valparaiso	1.9 mi	293	9.2
Thomas Jefferson Middle School Valparaiso	1.9 mi	641	8.1
Heavilin Elementary School Valparaiso	2.5 mi	480	8.9
Parkview Elementary School Valparaiso	2.2 mi	225	8.5
IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Valparaiso	2.3 mi	150	7.5
Flint Lake Elementary School Valparaiso	2.8 mi	471	8.5
John Simatovich Elementary School Valparaiso	3.8 mi	237	9.1
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY, INC Valparaiso	3.7 mi	298	7.2
Paul Saylor Elementary School Valparaiso	4.8 mi	283	2.9
VICTORY CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Valparaiso	4.0 mi	296	7.7
Liberty Elementary School Chesterton	5.6 mi	530	8.9
Liberty Intermediate School Chesterton	5.6 mi	354	8.6
South Haven Elementary School Valparaiso	5.2 mi	288	4.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46385 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$97,208

Median Home Value

$305,400

Median Rent

$1,225/mo

Population

41,390

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

87.9%

Avg Commute

30.5 min

Poverty Rate

7.4%

Median Age

43.2

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Roachdale Elementary School Roachdale, IN	210	6.6
ST JOHN EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN	164	6.6
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Paul Catholic School

What grades does St Paul Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Paul Catholic School?

St Paul Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 204 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Paul Catholic School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Paul Catholic School rank in IN?

St Paul Catholic School ranks #253 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Paul Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Paul Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Paul Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Paul Catholic School has 75% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 79% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Paul Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Paul 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 Paul Catholic School a religious school?

St Paul Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 7 Car-Dependent
Transit Score: 10 Minimal Transit
Bike Score: 6 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment: 204
Gender Split: 50% M / 50% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16.5:1
Teachers (FTE): 12
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Roman Catholic
School Day: 6.9 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large Suburb
County: Porter County
Phone: (219) 462-3374

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