St. Bartholomew School
Diocesan school · Grades K–8
Columbus, IN
1306 27th St, Columbus, IN 47201
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Columbus
- Serving families in Columbus since at least 2011
In Columbus, Indiana, St. Bartholomew School is a Catholic diocesan school for students from kindergarten through 8th grade. About 385 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school day runs about 7.5 hours, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–8
- Students
- 385
- Teachers
- 31.4 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 12.3
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 190 girls, 195 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Diocesan school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 55% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 87% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 St. Bartholomew School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Bartholomew School
What grades does St. Bartholomew School serve?
St. Bartholomew School serves grades K–8.
How many students attend St. Bartholomew School?
About 385 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Bartholomew 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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