The Orchard School

615 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN, 46260-0462
Tel: (317)251-9253
Grades: K - 9 | 635 students
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As an independent, non-sectarian school for students in preschool through grade eight, The Orchard School is committed to the following: the Orchard School guides each student to develop the knowledge, confidence and character essential for a life of learning, leadership and positive contribution to society; we provide academic excellence by achieving high standards that extend beyond grade-level benchmarks; and by encouraging independent thought, inquiry, critical thinking, creative expression, construction and application of knowledge, and problem solving; we encourage behavioral excellence by developing character, service, and personal and civic responsibility; respecting self, others and environment; and living Orchard’s core values of friendship, fairness, honesty, responsibility, self-discipline, respect, trustworthiness, compassion, integrity (moral courage).

School Overview:
The Orchard School
School Membership(s) National Association for the Education of Young Children
National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS)
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Kindergarten - 9
Student Body
Total Students 635 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
% Students of Color 29% (IN School Avg.: 16%)
Students by Grade
 
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 83 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio 7:1 (National school avg.: 13:1)
Admission Deadline None / Rolling

Nearby Schools:

The Orchard School
Gr. K-9 | 0 mi. away
The Rabbi Naftali Riff Yeshiva
Gr. 9-12 | 0.3 mi. away
Hasten Hebrew Academy
Gr. K-9 | 0.4 mi. away
Jewish Community Center Ece
Gr. K | 0.4 mi. away
Sycamore School
Gr. PK-8 | 1 mi. away

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