Bethesda Christian School exists to provide excellent academic instruction that is consistent with Biblical truth and which honors the name of Christ. Bethesda Christian School will seek to exemplify the following core values: Biblical truth, academic excellence, sound stewardship, committed faculty, parental partnership, and student opportunities. It is our prayer that our students graduate from BCS with the following foundational desired outcomes--the Portrait of a BCS Graduate: To fear and respect God; to practice a strong work ethic coupled with an eternal perspective; to embark upon and seek to continue a rigorous intellectual path, understanding the importance of developing the mind, and to embrace the creative nature of God.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bethesda Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1965
Campus Size
1A IHSAA
Student Body
Total Students
632 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
6%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
15%
Average Class Size
20 students
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
9 courses
AP/Advanced Courses
AP ArtAP Biology
AP CalculusAP Chemistry
AP European HistoryAP Literature
AP Music TheoryAP Spanish
AP US HistoryDual Credit
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
www.bcspatriots.org
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Discounts for multiple children
Bethesda participates in the Indiana Choice Scholarship (voucher) program.
Bethesda participates in the Indiana tax credit scholarship program.
Full time pastor/missionary discount.
Admissions Director
Joanna Bradley
Admissions Associate
Joanna Bradley
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Chess ClubLiterary Lions
Arts and Music Programs:
ISSMA Band and ChoirPep Band
Theatre
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Running
School Notes
- Visit bcspatriots.org to learn more about what we have to offer your family! Tours can be scheduled to see our campus and meet with our Admissions Director.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethesda Christian Schools often compared to?
Bethesda Christian Schools is often viewed alongside schools like St. Malachy Parish School by visitors of our site.
What sports does Bethesda Christian Schools offer?
Bethesda Christian Schools offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Bethesda Christian Schools's ranking?
Bethesda Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bethesda Christian Schools?
The application deadline for Bethesda Christian Schools is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-2450
8.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(317) 390-0202
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 390-0202
8.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Plainfield Christian School
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550 Saint Luke Dr
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2384
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2384
12.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 20 students
Boone Prairie School
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5175 E 300 S
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(317) 524-7097
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
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Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(317) 769-2450
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-2450
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Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2384
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Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
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3360 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
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(317) 769-2450
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-2450
8.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2404 W 62nd Street
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(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
11.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
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Whitestown, IN 46075
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8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
4330 N Michigan Road
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(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
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Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
7200 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 415-2700
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 415-2700
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Gr: PK-12 | 922 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
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435 E Northfield Dr
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(317) 350-2474
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 350-2474
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Daycare / Preschool
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(317) 852-5644
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-5644
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Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
St. Malachy Parish School
(Catholic)
330 N Green St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2242
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2242
2.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Tuition listed
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7061 E Whitestown Pkwy
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(317) 769-0761
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 769-0761
6.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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Daycare / Preschool
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Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 608-0926
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 608-0926
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
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5770 Whitestown Parkway
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(317) 769-2450
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-2450
8.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boone Prairie School
(Christian)
5175 E 300 S
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(317) 390-0202
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 390-0202
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Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Baptist)
220 Country Club Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 271-1600
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 271-1600
9.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 215 students
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(317) 524-7097
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(317) 524-7097
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Miles
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St. Malachy Parish School
(Catholic)
330 N Green St
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2242
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-2242
2.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 396 students Tuition listed
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9201 E County Road 100 N
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 271-9100
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 271-9100
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
5770 Whitestown Parkway
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-2450
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-2450
8.2 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 875 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Boone Prairie School
(Christian)
5175 E 300 S
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
Whitestown, IN 46075
(317) 769-1037
8.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Avg. class size: 14 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel Hill Christian School
(Baptist)
1055 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
9.4 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 68 students
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Location
Miles
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435 E Northfield Dr
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 350-2474
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 350-2474
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
1065 Patrick Place
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-5644
Brownsburg, IN 46112
(317) 852-5644
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 15 students
Zionsville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
7061 E Whitestown Pkwy
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 769-0761
Zionsville, IN 46077
(317) 769-0761
6.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Intech Park KinderCare ![Intech Park KinderCare Photo - Intech Park KinderCare]( "Intech Park KinderCare Photo - Intech Park KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
7010 Intech Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 608-0926
Indianapolis, IN 46278
(317) 608-0926
7.3 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Our Shepherd Lutheran School ![Our Shepherd Lutheran School Photo]( "Our Shepherd Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9201 E County Road 100 N
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 271-9100
Avon, IN 46123
(317) 271-9100
7.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Fillmore Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
161 S Main St
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
Fillmore, IN 46128
(765) 246-6136
9102.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 148 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Walnut Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rd 775 E
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
New Ross, IN 47968
(765) 362-0542
9103.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
North Salem Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7027 N Sr 75
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
North Salem, IN 46165
(317) 994-3000
9107.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Mill Creek West Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4704 Pearl St
Amo, IN 46103
(317) 539-9255
Amo, IN 46103
(317) 539-9255
9107.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Granville Wells Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5046 S Sr 75
Jamestown, IN 46147
(765) 485-6311
Jamestown, IN 46147
(765) 485-6311
9108.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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