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
School Calendar
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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Location
Miles
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
6401 W River Rd
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
Muncie, IN 47304
(765) 289-6371
18.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 238 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
432 W 300 N
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 643-7884
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 643-7884
20.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 272 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
2801 East 16th Street
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-9353
Muncie, IN 47302
(765) 282-9353
18.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 162 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
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
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
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
Holy Cross School
(Catholic)
1115 Pearl St
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 642-1848
Anderson, IN 46016
(765) 642-1848
17.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 97 students
Park Place Church Of God Children's Center
Daycare / Preschool (Church of God)
501 College Dr
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 642-3335
Anderson, IN 46012
(765) 642-3335
17.6 miles
Gr: K | 7 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
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Miles
Quick Facts
Brandywine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
413 E 400 S
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-7396
9137.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 338 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Weston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Polk St
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-1492
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-1492
9138.1 miles
Gr: K-3 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Greenfield Central Junior High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1440 N Franklin
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-4616
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 477-4616
9138.2 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 690 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Greenfield-central High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
810 N Broadway
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
Greenfield, IN 46140
(317) 462-9211
9138.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,413 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Maple Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8537 S Cr 650 W
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
Pendleton, IN 46064
(765) 778-3818
9138.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 858 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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