James E. Davis School has successfully completed Performance Based Accreditation through the Indiana State Department of Education.
The school is one of only three residential treatment facilities in Indiana with a full five year review accreditation.
Ten teachers and a principal coordinate all educational decisions. The average class size is 8-10 students.
This insures adequate attention and educational assistance. The on-grounds school is for boys and girls who cannot function academically and /or behaviorally at public school.
Some residents attend the on-grounds school full-time, some attend a Lebanon public school full-time and some divide their day between the two.
Tutorial services are available to each student. Older students may participate in vocational studies and a GED study program is also available.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 8-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
James E Davis School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
52%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are James E Davis School often compared to?
James E Davis School is often viewed alongside schools like Midwest Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for James E Davis School?
The application deadline for James E Davis School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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