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#347 of 478 private schools in IN

St Pius X Catholic School

Elementary School

52553 FIR RD, Granger, IN 46530

Private

Enrollment

521

Student-Teacher

17.4:1

Score

5.6

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#347 of 478

In Granger

#2 of 2

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St Pius X Catholic School

5.6/10

Elementary School in Granger · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.5/10

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About St Pius X Catholic School

St Pius X Catholic School is a private elementary school in Granger, IN. St Pius X Catholic School serves approximately 521 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. St Pius X Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #347 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Pius X Catholic School show 82% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares1.0 pts below IN schools
  • This school 5.6 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Pius X 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.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Pius X Catholic School compares to 5 public schools serving similar grades in Granger, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
This School
vs
20.2:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
521
This School
vs
633
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.6
This School
vs
8.2
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 88.9% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.7% vs 0%
Asian 2.3% vs 0%
Black 1.3% vs 0%
St Pius X Catholic School Granger Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Pius X Catholic School (this school) 5.6
Prairie Vista Elementary School 8.5
Northpoint Elementary School 8.6
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch 8.0
Horizon Elementary School 8.1
Discovery Middle School 7.7

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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+ 3.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 17.4:1
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 Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 6.3 / 10
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Diversity Index 21%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B+ 6.5 / 10
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Enrollment 521
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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 81.6% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 79.8% (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 88.9%
Two or More 4.8%
Hispanic 2.7%
Asian 2.3%
Black 1.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

52553 FIR RD, Granger, IN 46530

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Pius X Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Swanson Traditional School (rated 9.7/10, 2.6 miles away, in nearby South Bend), which scores notably higher. Another option is Northpoint Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 2.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Prairie Vista Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Granger, see our Granger schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.5 mi
School Distance Rating
Prairie Vista Elementary School Granger 0.5 mi 8.5
GRANGER CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Granger 1.1 mi 8.2
COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mishawaka 2.1 mi 7.2
PEACE LUTHERAN SCHOOL Granger 1.8 mi
THE MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT EDISON LAKES Mishawaka 2.3 mi 8.1
Walt Disney Elementary School Mishawaka 2.3 mi 6.3
Northpoint Elementary School Granger 2.6 mi 8.6
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch Granger 2.6 mi 8.0
Liberty Elementary School Mishawaka 3.4 mi 3.0
Swanson Traditional School South Bend 2.6 mi 9.7
John J Young Middle School Mishawaka 4.0 mi 3.4
Elsie Rogers Elementary School Mishawaka 4.0 mi 7.1
Battell Elementary School Mishawaka 4.3 mi 5.0
Edison Middle School South Bend 3.8 mi 2.9
Mishawaka High School Mishawaka 4.7 mi 4.7
Darden Elementary School South Bend 3.5 mi 3.4
Beiger Elementary School Mishawaka 4.8 mi 4.1
Schmucker Middle School Mishawaka 4.4 mi 6.5
Bittersweet Elementary School Mishawaka 4.3 mi 8.1
Penn High School Mishawaka 4.5 mi 7.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46530 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$114,684

Median Home Value

$316,800

Median Rent

$1,594/mo

Population

31,907

College Educated

53.9%

Homeownership

86.4%

Avg Commute

21.9 min

Poverty Rate

5.3%

Median Age

39.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Pius X Catholic School

What grades does St Pius X Catholic School serve?

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

How many students attend St Pius X Catholic School?

St Pius X Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 521 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at St Pius X Catholic School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Pius X Catholic School rank in IN?

St Pius X Catholic School ranks #347 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Pius X Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Pius X Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Pius X Catholic School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Pius X Catholic School has 82% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Pius X Catholic School a private school?

Yes, St Pius X 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 Pius X Catholic School a religious school?

St Pius X Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
34 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
521
Gender Split
55% M / 45% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Joseph County

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