Horizon Christian School (Top Ranked Private School for 2026)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked IN School
Grades: Kindergarten-12
Enrollment: 369 students
Yearly Tuition: $10,590
Average class size: 18 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School News

Becomes first D1 Athlete in School History - 09/20/2024
Indianapolis, IN - History was made on September 4th as Corban McGaughey became the first student-athlete in Horizon Christian School history to commit to continue his collegiate career at the ...moreDivision 1 level. There have been many great athletes to come through Horizon over the years. Some left and went on to do great things, most notably Cole Hocker who won a Gold medal in this years olympics (and has been a mentor/inspiration for McGaughey along the way), others stayed and continued their careers at the NAIA, Division 3 and Division 2 level, but Corban decided to stay the course, carve his own lane and has set a standard in doing so. hide

School Rankings

Horizon Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:

School Facts

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI)
State or regional independent school association
Other school association(s)

Religious Affiliation

Christian

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-12

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Horizon Christian School
Kind	19
1	32
2	19
3	26
4	29
5	24
6	33
7	25
8	29
9	33
10	28
11	41
12	31

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Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Year Founded

1998

School Calendar

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Campus Size

100 acres

Student Body

Total Students

369 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

Academics & Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

14:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

20%

Average Class Size

18 students

Classroom Dress Code

Formal

Modesty

Tuition & Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$10,590

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Tuition Notes

K-6th: $9365 7th-8th: $9,900 9th-12th: $10590 discounts for families with multiple students

Admissions Director

Jennifer Kimble

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Total Sports Offered

10 sports

Sports

BaseballBasketball

CheeringCross Country

SoccerSoftball

Track and FieldVolleyball

WeightliftingWrestling

School Notes

Horizon Christian School (HCS) serves students from pre-k through 12th grade, and is a non-denominational ministry of Horizon Christian Fellowship.
Our student body of nearly 300 is comprised of students from many local churches.
HCS teaches from a Biblical worldview, and is fully accredited through the Indiana Department of Education.
Horizon provides small class sizes with more personal attention.
Students enjoy our beautiful 99 acre campus in the Geist/Lawrence area.
Horizon is a non-denominational, Biblically based Christian school striving for academic excellence while developing in students a Christian perspective of the world by encouraging a lifetime of service to Jesus Christ.

School Motto: Win, disciple, send.

The curriculum at Horizon Christian School emphasizes a Biblical worldview, and intentionally promotes an atmosphere of Christ's love that encourages our students to obey God's Word and trust fully in God's sovereignty. It is the work of Horizon Christian School to provide an intentional educational framework which equips our students with the skills necessary to pursue God's calling in their lives. The students at Horizon have achieved above the national average on national standardized tests, and above the Indiana average on the ISTEP. Courses are aligned with Indiana State Standards and taught through a Christian worldview. We continually review and enhance our academics, providing our students with the essential skills to succeed. Our students go on to a variety of colleges, including Anderson University, Indiana University, Indiana Wesleyan University, IUPUI, Purdue University, Taylor University, and many others.

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How much does Horizon Christian School cost?

Horizon Christian School's tuition is approximately $10,590 for private students.

What schools are Horizon Christian School often compared to?

Horizon Christian School is often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Christian School by visitors of our site.

What sports does Horizon Christian School offer?

Horizon Christian School offers 10 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field, Volleyball, Weightlifting and Wrestling. Horizon Christian School is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for most sports offered.

What is Horizon Christian School's ranking?

Horizon Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body and Most sports offered.

When is the application deadline for Horizon Christian School?

The application deadline for Horizon Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Horizon Christian School located?

Horizon Christian School is located in the Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 5 other private schools located in Lawrence Fort Ben Oaklandon.

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The average private school tuition in Indianapolis, IN is $11,006 for elementary schools and $13,057 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Indianapolis, IN is 79% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).