Excellent
#18 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 4% of private schools
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
Elementary School · Elkhart, IN
A private elementary school in Elkhart, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1331 N MAIN ST, Elkhart, IN 46514
- Math 74% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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.
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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.
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Where St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,615/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,784
Median home value
$170,900
Median rent
$1,084/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
72.1%
Poverty rate
11.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46514; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of ElkhartPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.6 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Beardsley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Mary Daly Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.1 | PK–6 | 1.7 mi | 458 | Compare → |
| St Vincent De Paul Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–8 | 1.7 mi | 172 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is listed in Elkhart, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is a private elementary school in Elkhart, IN, serving approximately 211 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 74% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School
What grades does St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serve?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School has an enrollment of approximately 211 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School rank in IN?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School ranks #18 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas the Apostle 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 Thomas the Apostle Catholic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School has 74% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas the Apostle 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 Thomas the Apostle Catholic School a religious school?
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 211
- Gender Split
- 46% M / 54% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 8.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Elkhart County
- Phone
- (574) 264-4855
- Area population (ZIP 46514)
- 41,480
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.9
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 46514; 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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