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St. Charles Catholic School

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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.

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)

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

School Overview

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Year Founded

1922

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Student Body

Total Students

354 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

20%

State avg.: 26%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

Average Class Size

20 students

Number of AP/Advanced Courses

5 courses

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

School Notes

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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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)

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The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,252 for elementary schools and $11,667 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).