Very Good
#89 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 18% of private schools
Washington Catholic Elementary
Elementary School · Washington, IN
A private elementary school in Washington, IN serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
310 NE 2ND ST, Washington, IN 47501
- 10.1:1 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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Washington Catholic Elementary 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 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated742/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Washington), 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
$60,476
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$857/mo
College educated
16.5%
Homeownership
64.5%
Poverty rate
14.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 47501; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Catholic Middle High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | PK–12 | 0.1 mi | 246 | Compare → |
| Washington PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–1 | 0.8 mi | 460 | Compare → |
| Washington IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | 2–4 | 1.0 mi | 495 | 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.
Washington Catholic Elementary is listed in Washington, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Washington Catholic Elementary
Washington Catholic Elementary is a private elementary school in Washington, IN, serving approximately 90 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 10.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #89 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Washington Catholic Elementary
What grades does Washington Catholic Elementary serve?
Washington Catholic Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Washington Catholic Elementary?
Washington Catholic Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 90 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Washington Catholic Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Washington Catholic Elementary is 10.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Washington Catholic Elementary rank in IN?
Washington Catholic Elementary ranks #89 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Washington Catholic Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Washington Catholic Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Washington Catholic Elementary a private school?
Yes, Washington Catholic Elementary 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 Washington Catholic Elementary a religious school?
Washington Catholic Elementary has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 4th
- Enrollment
- 90
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Daviess County
- Phone
- (812) 254-3845
- Area population (ZIP 47501)
- 18,335
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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.
- 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 47501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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