At St. Stanislaus school, the children live our mission to it,s fullest.
Our teachers, staff, administration, pastor and parishioners assist us with achieving our mission.
We believe that when self-worth and self-respect is taught, a child clearly sees the benefit to this excellent Christ centered education.
Each year the city of east Chicago falls lower on the socioeconomic scale.
At this time, the city has been classified as the lowest per capital income city in the state of Indiana.
We, at St. Stan have, and continue to accomplish academic excellence by offering all students the opportunity to grow academically and spiritually in a safe caring atmosphere.
This is evidenced by our standardized test scores which have increased annually over the last few years.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 146 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Stanislaus School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
146 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Stanislaus School?
The application deadline for St. Stanislaus School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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