Very Good
#160 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 33% of private schools
St Thomas More School
Elementary School
8435 CALUMET AVE, Munster, IN 46321
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
392
Student-Teacher
15.1:1
Score
7.3
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Indiana private schools
#160 of 478
In Munster
#2 of 2
public schools
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St Thomas More School
Elementary School in Munster · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Thomas More School
St Thomas More School is a private elementary school in Munster, IN. St Thomas More School serves approximately 392 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas More School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #160 of 478 private schools in IN.
Structured state assessment records for St Thomas More School show 61% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
- This school 7.3 · Very Good
- IN avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
St Thomas More 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
BetaHow St Thomas More School compares to the 5 public schools in Munster, IN
Student Demographics
All Schools in Munster
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Thomas More School (this school) | 7.3 |
| Wilbur Wright Middle School | 7.3 |
| Munster High School | 8.6 |
| James B Eads Elementary School | 8.9 |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School | 8.5 |
| Frank H Hammond Elementary School | 8.6 |
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
PreliminaryWhat 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.
Data Unavailable
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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)
Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
8435 CALUMET AVE, Munster, IN 46321
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Thomas More School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. James B Eads Elementary School (rated 8.9/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Frank H Hammond Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Ernest R Elliott Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Munster, see our Munster schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Wilbur Wright Middle School Munster | 0.3 mi | 7.3 |
| Munster High School Munster | 0.3 mi | 8.6 |
| ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Munster | 0.4 mi | 7.9 |
| James B Eads Elementary School Munster | 0.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Ernest R Elliott Elementary School Munster | 0.9 mi | 8.5 |
| Frank H Hammond Elementary School Munster | 1.2 mi | 8.6 |
| LANSING CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Lansing | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Frank O'Bannon Elementary School Hammond | 1.7 mi | 3.0 |
| ST JOHN BOSCO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Hammond | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| Thomas A Edison Elementary School Hammond | 1.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Coolidge Elementary School Lansing | 1.5 mi | 5.5 |
| Nathan Hale Elem School Lansing | 1.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Thornton Fractnl So High School Lansing | 1.7 mi | 5.5 |
| Lester Crawl Primary Ctr Lansing | 1.8 mi | 5.1 |
| Thomas Jefferson Elementary School Hammond | 2.2 mi | 4.0 |
| Heritage Middle School Lansing | 1.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Annie Burns-Hicks Elementary School Hammond | 2.6 mi | 2.5 |
| Reavis Elem School Lansing | 2.3 mi | 4.8 |
| Kenwood Elementary School Hammond | 2.7 mi | 3.5 |
| Lew Wallace Elementary School Hammond | 2.8 mi | 2.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46321 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$105,764
Median Home Value
$312,000
Median Rent
$1,480/mo
Population
23,733
College Educated
48.1%
Homeownership
86.1%
Avg Commute
28 min
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Median Age
45.3
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| Acton Elementary School Indianapolis, IN | 7.3 |
| East Washington Elementary School Pekin, IN | 7.3 |
| Fishers Elementary School Fishers, IN | 7.3 |
| Harper Elementary School Evansville, IN | 7.3 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about St Thomas More School
What grades does St Thomas More School serve?
St Thomas More School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas More School?
St Thomas More School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas More School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas More School rank in IN?
St Thomas More School ranks #160 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is St Thomas More School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas More School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Thomas More School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Thomas More School has 61% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is St Thomas More School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas More 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 Thomas More School a religious school?
St Thomas More School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lake County
- Phone
- (219) 836-9151
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