St. Charles Catholic School

2224 E 3rd St Bloomington, IN 47401
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked IN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Top Ranked IN School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 354 students
  • Average class size: 20 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Rankings

St. Charles Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Student Body

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
1922

Student Body

Total Students
354 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
20%
State avg.: 26%

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP Courses
5 courses

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL

School Notes

  • The mission of St. Charles School, with Jesus Christ as our guide, is to teach the total child by integrating the key areas of human development: spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social.
  • We continually challenge students to do their personal best in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment that is spiritually and academically rich and prepare them to be life long learners in an ever-changing world.
  • Rich in tradition, St. Charles School has educated thousands of children, instilling within them, through diverse curricular and extracurricular programs and experiences, a sense of justice, charity, self-worth, and individual dignity.
  • School Motto: With Jesus Christ as our guide, we teach our children by enriching the mind, body, and spirit.
  • The mission of St. Charles School, with Jesus Christ as our guide, is to teach the total child by integrating the key areas of human development: spiritual, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social.
  • We continually challenge students to do their personal best in a safe, supportive, and respectful environment that is spiritually and academically rich and prepare them to be life long learners in an ever-changing world.
  • Rich in tradition, St. Charles School has educated thousands of children, instilling within them, through diverse curricular and extracurricular programs and experiences, a sense of justice, charity, self-worth, and individual dignity.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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St. Charles Catholic School is often viewed alongside schools like Bloomington Montessori School by visitors of our site.
What is St. Charles Catholic School's ranking?
St. Charles Catholic School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Charles Catholic School?
The application deadline for St. Charles Catholic School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,260 for elementary schools and $11,894 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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