St. Charles Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Bloomington, IN
2224 E 3rd St, Bloomington, IN 47401
Overall grade: A
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- B+Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Bloomington
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic schools in Indiana
- Serving families in Bloomington since at least 2011
In Bloomington, Indiana, St. Charles Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 313 students attend, with roughly 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. The school day runs about 7 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 Pre-K–8
- Students
- 313
- Teachers
- 26.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 155 girls, 158 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
Reviews
Be the first to share what you love about St. Charles Catholic School.
How it compares
- Smaller classes than 60% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 72% 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. Charles Catholic 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. Charles Catholic School
What grades does St. Charles Catholic School serve?
St. Charles Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Charles Catholic School?
About 313 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Charles 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.
Official record · Updated October 2026 · Official search · Something wrong? Tell us
Other private schools nearby
St. Mark's Nursery School and Kindergarten
Early childhood program · Grades Pre-K–K
Smaller classes than 65% of preschools in Indiana
Bloomington, IN0.5 mi
Bloomington Montessori School
Montessori school · Grades Pre-K–6
The only Montessori school in Bloomington
Bloomington, IN1.4 mi
Adventist Christian Elementary
Seventh-day Adventist school · Grades K–7
The smallest classes of any Christian school in Bloomington
Bloomington, IN2.1 mi
Covenant Christian School
Pentecostal school · Grades Pre-K–12
One school from pre-K through 12th grade
Bloomington, IN3.2 mi
Lighthouse Christian Academy
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades Pre-K–12
The largest Christian school in Bloomington
Bloomington, IN4.0 mi
Clear Creek Christian School
Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades K–6
Growing: enrollment up 127% since 2011–12
Bloomington, IN4.2 mi