Mishawaka Catholic School
Mishawaka, IN
PrivateElementary · Grades Pre-K–8
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
190 students tested60.5% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency17
- At proficiency98
- Approaching proficiency66
- Below proficiency9
Math
190 students tested62.1% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency27
- At proficiency91
- Approaching proficiency56
- Below proficiency16
Science
57 students tested57.9% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency12
- At proficiency21
- Approaching proficiency22
- Below proficiency2
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 59 | 65 | 57 |
| Proficient | 64.4% | 64.6% | 57.9% |
Social studies (grade 5)
39 students tested71.8% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency10
- At proficiency18
- Approaching proficiency7
- Below proficiency4
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
17.5% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 316 | 328 | 337 |
| Chronically absent | 13.0% · 41 | 11.6% · 38 | 17.5% · 59 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
City, Small
Religious Affiliation
Catholic
Roman Catholic
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
267 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Principal
Karen Salvador
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino4.9%
White86.1%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.7%
Two or More Races6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Tuition & Scholarships
Indiana scholarships accepted
Choice Scholarship
Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.
Private school survey
PSS ID BB181150
- Community
- City, Small
- Religious orientation
- Roman Catholic
- School type
- Catholic, diocesan
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 267 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
- Daily instruction
- 7.0 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino4.9%
White86.1%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.7%
Two or More Races6.0%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
PSS ID BB220311
- Community
- City, Small
- Religious orientation
- Roman Catholic
- School type
- Catholic, diocesan
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 271 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.3:1
- Daily instruction
- 7.0 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino5.2%
White86.0%
Black or African American2.2%
Asian0.7%
Two or More Races5.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25