Central Catholic (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Prekindergarten-8
Enrollment: 234 students
Yearly Tuition: $6,950
Acceptance rate: 97%
Average class size: 25 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Central Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Catholic

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-8

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade

Grade	Central Catholic
Pre-K	24
Kind	26
1	27
2	28
3	20
4	28
5	24
6	23
7	19
8	15

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Grade 2 has most students with 28, while Grade 8 has the fewest at 15.

ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

all

Year Founded

1971

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Student Body

Total Students

234 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

92%

State avg.: 26%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

19 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

12:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

80%

Average Class Size

25 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Navy blue pants or skirts, optional plaid jumpers/skirts, white or light blue plain polo-type shirts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$6,950

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Tuition Notes

Indiana Choice Scholarships accepted. On My Way Pre K scholarships accepted.

% on Financial Aid

98%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$6,300

Acceptance Rate

97%

National avg.: 85%

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Sports

Total Sports Offered

7 sports

Sports

BasketballCross Country

FootballSoccer

Track and FieldVolleyball

Wrestling

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

3 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

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Chess ClubMass Servers

Spell Bowl

School Notes

Central Catholic School is a Notre Dame ACE Academy, where our goals are College and Heaven.
Our school provides a challenging, faith-filled, educational experience that serves as the foundation for a life lived in service to Jesus, the Church and Community.

We see our students` gifts as given by God and therefore take responsibility for returning them to God fully developed.
Because the intellectual growth of our students is a spiritual imperative, Central Catholic implements best practices in teaching and learning that result insignificant gains for students.
Central Catholic provides a Catholic education of the highest quality within asafe and nurturing environment.
We seek to engage your children both intellectually and spiritually, putting them on the path toCollege and Heaven.
Our school provides achallenging, faith-filled, educational experiencethat serves as the foundation for a life lived in service to Jesus, the Church and Community.
As part of a nationwide network of high-performing Catholic schools, Central Catholic is aNotre Dame ACE Academy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Central Catholic cost?

Central Catholic's tuition is approximately $6,950 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Central Catholic?

The acceptance rate of Central Catholic is 97%, which is higher than the national average of 88%.

What sports does Central Catholic offer?

Central Catholic offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.

What is Central Catholic's ranking?

Central Catholic ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of students of color and Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Central Catholic?

The application deadline for Central Catholic is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Central Catholic located?

Central Catholic is located in the Garfield Park neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.

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The average private school tuition in Indianapolis, IN is $9,709 for elementary schools and $12,393 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indianapolis, IN is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).