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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
190 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
2%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
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. Joseph Hessen Cassel?
The application deadline for St. Joseph Hessen Cassel is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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