Highland Christian School (HCS) delivers a high quality, comprehensive, Christ centered eduation.
Our faculty nurtures and guides students to see the Father's creation, to observe order and sense in a world redeemed by Christ, and to serve the God of Grace through the leading of the Spirit.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 708 students
- Yearly Tuition: $9,150
- Average class size: 22 students
- Application Deadline: May. 29
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Highland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1909
Last Day of School
Fri. May 29, 2026
Student Body
Total Students
708 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
36%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
22 students
Number of AP Courses
2 courses
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
May. 29
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Application fee PreK-8 is $365
% on Financial Aid
49%
Admissions Director
Dustin Hibbler
Application URL
Endowment Size
$2 million
Sports
Total Sports Offered
7 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
3 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Arts and Music Programs:
Math Pentathalon
Arts and Music Programs:
BandChoir
School Notes
- School Motto: Academically Equipped, Biblically Grounded, and Spiritually Nurtured to Impact the World for Christ.
- School Mascot: Huskies
- HCS is fully accredited .
- HCS educational program is distinctively Reformed .
- General Music, Art, library Sciences, and Physical education for all grades
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Highland Christian School cost?
Highland Christian School's tuition is approximately $9,150 for private students.
What sports does Highland Christian School offer?
Highland Christian School offers 7 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Volleyball and Wrestling.
What is Highland Christian School's ranking?
Highland Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body and Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Highland Christian School?
The application deadline for Highland Christian School is May. 29.
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