Emmaus Lutheran School provides a Christ-centered and child-centered environment to enable each child's journey toward a whole spirit-filled life.
Emmaus Lutheran School emphasizes academic excellence. Here our students not only experience a broad and balanced curriculum, but they are provided with the opportunity to develop skills in the most recent uses of technology.
Emmaus Lutheran School emphasizes loving care and concern for all students.
Our students are not only taught how to develop their own self-esteem, but they learn how to love others through what they are taught each day.
The school community is positive and happy as students learn how to be a minister to all who they conic in contact with each day.
Emmaus Lutheran School emphasizes positive student behavior. Our school's firm but fair discipline policy is Christ-centered and directed toward creating a safe and positive environment in which all students have the greatest potential for learning.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 88 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Emmaus Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Motto
Living out Christ Centered Lives
Student Body
Total Students
88 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- Emmaus Lutheran School provides a Christ-centered and child-centered environment to enable each child's journey toward a whole spirit-filled life. Emmaus Lutheran School emphasizes academic excellence. Here our students not only experience a broad and balanced curriculum, but they are provided with the opportunity to develop skills in the most recent uses of technology. Emmaus Lutheran School emphasizes loving care and concern for all students. Our students are not only taught how to develop their own self-esteem, but they learn how to love others through what they are taught each day. The school community is positive and happy as students learn how to be a minister to all who they conic in contact with each day. Emmaus Lutheran School emphasizes positive student behavior. Our school's firm but fair discipline policy is Christ-centered and directed toward creating a safe and positive environment in which all students have the greatest potential for learning.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Emmaus Lutheran School's ranking?
Emmaus Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Emmaus Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Emmaus Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Emmaus Lutheran School located?
Emmaus Lutheran School is located in the Fountain Square neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN.
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