Excellent

#18 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 4% of private schools

St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School

Elementary School

1331 N MAIN ST, Elkhart, IN 46514

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Enrollment

211

Student-Teacher

10:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#18 of 478

In Elkhart

#1 of 5

public schools

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About St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School

St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School is a private elementary school in Elkhart, IN. St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School serves approximately 211 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #18 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School show 74% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares2.1 pts above IN schools

8.7

This school 8.7 · Excellent
IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Thomas the Apostle 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 Thomas the Apostle Catholic School compares to 26 public schools serving similar grades in Elkhart, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio

10:1

This School

16.1:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

211

This School

471

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

8.7

This School

5.6

Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 73.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 19% vs 0%

Asian 1.9% vs 0%

Black 1.4% vs 0%

St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School Elkhart Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School (this school)	—	211	10:1	8.7
North Side Middle School	0.2 mi	562	14.8:1	3.9
Beardsley Elementary School	0.8 mi	393	17.1:1	2.8
Mary Daly Elementary School	1.7 mi	458	19.1:1	2.1
West Side Middle School	1.8 mi	570	15.4:1	4.5
Elkhart Alternative Education	1.9 mi	205	3.3:1	4.9
Mary Beck Elementary School	1.9 mi	355	15.4:1	3.9
Woodland Elementary School	2.1 mi	424	17.7:1	5.1
Riverview Elementary School	2.2 mi	436	16.8:1	7.9
Roosevelt STEAM Academy	2.2 mi	529	17.6:1	6.5
Osolo Elementary School	2.3 mi	515	19.1:1	5.3
Pierre Moran Middle School	2.4 mi	431	11.3:1	5.5
Hawthorne Early Learning Center	2.4 mi	133	11.1:1	—
Mary Feeser Elementary School	2.7 mi	505	22:1	4.2
Pinewood Elementary School	2.7 mi	544	18.8:1	4.4
Monger Elementary School	3.1 mi	398	19:1	6.4
Concord West Side Elem School	3.3 mi	521	15.8:1	5.8
Cleveland Elementary School	3.5 mi	557	16.9:1	5.4
Eastwood Elementary School	4.0 mi	425	14.7:1	6.1
Concord East Side Elementary Sch	4.1 mi	546	17.6:1	7.6
Jimtown Intermediate School	4.7 mi	562	18.7:1	8.2

Showing 20 of 26 schools. View all schools in Elkhart

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

A 8.6 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10:1

Instructional Commitment

A+ 9.8 / 10

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School Day Length 8.2 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,476

Diversity & Inclusion

A- 8.1 / 10

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Diversity Index 42%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A- 8.4 / 10

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Enrollment 211

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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 74.1% (2025 ILEARN)

School

State

42.1% (2025 ILEARN)

ELA Proficiency 65.8% (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 73.5%

Hispanic 19.0%

Two or More 4.3%

Asian 1.9%

Black 1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

1331 N MAIN ST, Elkhart, IN 46514

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Thomas the Apostle Catholic School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Riverview Elementary School (rated 7.9/10, 2.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is Roosevelt STEAM Academy (rated 6.5/10, 2.2 miles away), a more accessible option. Additionally, ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 6.4/10, 1.7 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Elkhart, see our Elkhart schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
North Side Middle School Elkhart	0.2 mi	562	3.9
MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF ELKHART Elkhart	0.6 mi	11	—
Beardsley Elementary School Elkhart	0.8 mi	393	2.8
Excel Center - Elkhart Elkhart	1.5 mi	249	3.1
ST VINCENT DE PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Elkhart	1.7 mi	172	6.4
Elkhart Alternative Education Elkhart	1.9 mi	205	4.9
Mary Daly Elementary School Elkhart	1.7 mi	458	2.1
Mary Beck Elementary School Elkhart	1.9 mi	355	3.9
West Side Middle School Elkhart	1.8 mi	570	4.5
Roosevelt STEAM Academy Elkhart	2.2 mi	529	6.5
Pierre Moran Middle School Elkhart	2.4 mi	431	5.5
Hawthorne Early Learning Center Elkhart	2.4 mi	133	—
Elkhart High School Elkhart	1.9 mi	3,195	6.0
Mary Feeser Elementary School Elkhart	2.7 mi	505	4.2
Woodland Elementary School Elkhart	2.1 mi	424	5.1
Osolo Elementary School Elkhart	2.3 mi	515	5.3
Riverview Elementary School Elkhart	2.2 mi	436	7.9
Monger Elementary School Elkhart	3.1 mi	398	6.4
Concord West Side Elem School Elkhart	3.3 mi	521	5.8
Pinewood Elementary School Elkhart	2.7 mi	544	4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46514 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$61,784

Median Home Value

$170,900

Median Rent

$1,084/mo

Population

41,480

College Educated

20.6%

Homeownership

72.1%

Avg Commute

19.5 min

Poverty Rate

11.2%

Median Age

39.9

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Eaton Elementary School Eaton, IN	274	8.7
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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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 50 Somewhat Walkable
Bike Score: 42 Somewhat Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES 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

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