Heartland Christian School in New Castle, IN, offers co–ed education for grades K through 12 in a rural community setting.
The school enrolls 158 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 supported by 16 teachers.
The student body includes approximately 2.9% students of color, reflecting some diversity within the rural area.
Heartland Christian School is affiliated with Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) and the American Association of Christian Schools (AACS).
Tuition and financial details align with private school averages in Indiana, supporting K–12 families seeking Christian–based education in rural New Castle.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 158 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
158 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
3%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Partnering with parents to develop Christ-like leaders.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Heartland Christian School?
The application deadline for Heartland Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Heartland Christian School is Liberty Christian Elementary School (16.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Locust Grove School (13.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Agape Learning Center (4.9 miles away)
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Quick Facts
Agape Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
3200 S 14th St
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-8774
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 529-8774
4.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 70 students Tuition listed
Locust Grove School
(Amish)
3879 S 900 E
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 478-5860
New Castle, IN 47362
(765) 478-5860
13 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
Liberty Christian Elementary School
(Christian)
2025 Hillcrest Drive
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7773
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7773
16.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 354 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
2025 Hillcrest Drive
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7774
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 644-7774
16.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 273 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2625 Lindberg Rd
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 649-0123
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 649-0123
17.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 57 students Tuition listed
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