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St. Paul Catholic School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Valparaiso, IN

1755 W Harrison Blvd, Valparaiso, IN 46385

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • The only Catholic school in Valparaiso
  • Serving families in Valparaiso since at least 2011

St. Paul Catholic School is a Catholic diocesan school in Valparaiso, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 226 students and around 15 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. 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
226
Teachers
14.8 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
15.3
Boys and girls
Coed · 113 girls, 113 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 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    358’11–12352’13–14293’15–16259’17–18209’19–20204’21–22226’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K45
    K27
    130
    227
    330
    427
    526
    619
    713
    827

    Student body

    White66%
    Hispanic or Latino23%
    Asian4%
    Two or more races4%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander2%
    Black1%

    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. Paul Catholic School whether it takes part.

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    • 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?
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    Questions about St. Paul Catholic School

    What grades does St. Paul Catholic School serve?

    St. Paul Catholic School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Paul Catholic School?

    About 226 students, with 15 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Paul 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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