St. Michael Catholic School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Schererville, IN
16 W Wilhelm St, Schererville, IN 46375
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- AClass size
- BYears serving families
- ADiversity
What stands out
- The only Catholic school in Schererville
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic schools in Indiana
- Growing: enrollment up 21% since 2019–20
In Schererville, Indiana, St. Michael Catholic School is a Catholic parish school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 202 students attend, with roughly 11 students per teacher, smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. Enrollment is up about 21% since 2019–20. The school is part of the Diocese of Gary. 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
- 202
- Teachers
- 18 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.2
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 97 girls, 105 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Diocese of Gary
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 69% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (11 students per teacher).
- Larger than 50% 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 2019–20.
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. Michael 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. Michael Catholic School
What grades does St. Michael Catholic School serve?
St. Michael Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Michael Catholic School?
About 202 students, with 11 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Michael 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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