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#115 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 24% of private schools

St Susanna School

Elementary School · Plainfield, IN

A private elementary school in Plainfield, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

1212 E MAIN ST, Plainfield, IN 46168

  • Math 63% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 66% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 12.6:1 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)
B+6.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.6:1
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)
A9.1 / 10
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Diversity Index56%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment183
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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 Proficiency63%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency66%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

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The neighborhood

Where St Susanna School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 56Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,699/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Plainfield), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

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

Median income

$87,315

Median home value

$271,400

Median rent

$1,307/mo

College educated

36.6%

Homeownership

68.2%

Poverty rate

7.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46168; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

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

White63.9%
Hispanic12.6%
Black11.5%
Asian6.6%
Two or More5.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brentwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.5K–50.5 mi421Compare →
Clarks Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.2K–50.6 mi517Compare →
Little Quakers AcademyEnrollment path unverified3.2PK0.6 mi214Compare →
Van Buren Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.8K–50.7 mi500Compare →

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 Susanna School is listed in Plainfield, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Susanna School

St Susanna School is a private elementary school in Plainfield, IN, serving approximately 183 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #115 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Susanna School

What grades does St Susanna School serve?

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

How many students attend St Susanna School?

St Susanna School has an enrollment of approximately 183 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Susanna School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Susanna School is 12.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Susanna School rank in IN?

St Susanna School ranks #115 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Susanna School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Susanna School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Susanna School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Susanna School has 63% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Susanna School a private school?

Yes, St Susanna 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 Susanna School a religious school?

St Susanna School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
183
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Hendricks County
Area population (ZIP 46168)
38,889
Area average commute
24.3 min
Area median age
37.3
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 46168; 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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