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Notre Dame Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Michigan City, IN

1000 Moore Rd, Michigan City, IN 46360

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Michigan City since at least 2011

Notre Dame Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Michigan City, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 206 students and around 18 students per teacher. The school is part of the Diocese of Gary. 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
206
Teachers
11.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
18.2
Boys and girls
Coed · 106 girls, 100 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 51% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    194’11–12192’13–14190’17–18137’19–20170’21–22206’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K39
    K25
    125
    227
    325
    425
    516
    622
    721
    820

    Student body

    White74%
    Two or more races10%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Black6%
    Asian3%
    American Indian or Alaska Native1%

    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 Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame Catholic School

    What grades does Notre Dame Catholic School serve?

    Notre Dame Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Notre Dame Catholic School?

    About 206 students, with 18 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Notre Dame 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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