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Mishawaka Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Mishawaka, IN

223 W Grove St, Mishawaka, IN 46545

Overall grade: B+

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  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • B+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of 4 Catholic schools in Mishawaka

Mishawaka Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Mishawaka, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 267 students and around 12 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 14% since 2017–18. The school is part of the Diocese of Ft. Wayne-South Bend. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
267
Teachers
22 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 131 girls, 136 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 59% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 66% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    234’17–18247’19–2088’21–22267’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2017–18.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K50
    K18
    127
    228
    335
    429
    526
    629
    742
    833

    Student body

    White86%
    Two or more races6%
    Hispanic or Latino5%
    Black2%
    Asian1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Mishawaka Catholic School whether it takes part.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Mishawaka Catholic School

    What grades does Mishawaka Catholic School serve?

    Mishawaka Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Mishawaka Catholic School?

    About 267 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Mishawaka Catholic School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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