Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
St. Joseph Hessen Cassel
About the School
- St. Joseph Hessen Cassel in Fort Wayne, IN, is a rural Catholic co–ed private school serving grades PK through 8 with an enrollment of 190 udents.
- The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 17:1 supported by 11 instructional staff members.
- Eablished with a Catholic orientation, St. Joseph Hessen Cassel is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
- The udent population includes approximately 2% students of color, reflecting limited racial diversity within the rural community setting.
- As a PK–8 rural private school near Fort Wayne, it provides elementary and middle grade education aligned with Catholic values.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for St. Joseph Hessen Cassel?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Hessen Cassel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to St. Joseph Hessen Cassel is Lakewood Park Christian School (7.9 miles away)
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Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7
Christian
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Catholic
301 W Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5137
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9
Montessori School
502 Lemper Rd
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
232 N Main St
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-3481
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S Oak St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7
Christian
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9
Montessori School
502 Lemper Rd
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: 2-12 | 7 students
Christian
1825 W Shoaff Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
(260) 637-9980
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: 8-12 | 15 students
Alternative School
14505 Klopfenstien Rd
Leo, IN 46765
(260) 376-1732
Distance: 17.6 mi
Gr: 2-11 | 21 students
Mennonite
11128 Page Rd
Grabill, IN 46741
(260) 657-5360
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7
Christian
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Catholic
301 W Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5137
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9
Montessori School
502 Lemper Rd
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
232 N Main St
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-3481
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S Oak St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
Distance: 7.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 496 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 7
Christian
5555 County Road 29
Auburn, IN 46706
(260) 925-1393
Distance: 9.1 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 102 students
Catholic
301 W Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260) 357-5137
Distance: 11.7 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 422 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Sports: 9
Montessori School
502 Lemper Rd
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
232 N Main St
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-3481
Distance: 12.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S Oak St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 W Jefferson St
Rome City, IN 46784
(260) 854-3241
Rome City, IN 46784
(260) 854-3241
9263.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
1 Lemaster Cir
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-2430
9264.3 miles
Gr: K-2 | 299 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2188
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2188
9264.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 500 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Eagle Dr
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
Churubusco, IN 46723
(260) 693-2131
9264.7 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 603 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
415 Drake Rd
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-0100
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-0100
9268 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
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