For the 2025 school year, there are 133 private schools serving 29,317 students in Indianapolis, IN (there are 247 public schools, serving 155,461 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Indianapolis, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Indianapolis, IN include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Colonial Christian School, and International School Of Indiana.
The average tuition cost is $13,599, which is higher than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,561.
Top Ranked Indianapolis Private Schools (2025)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3145 N. Meridian Street
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(855) 512-1534
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(855) 512-1534
Gr: K-12 | 167 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
The Oaks Academy![The Oaks Academy Photo - Pre-Kindergarten students next to the butterfly enclosure as they learn about the spring season and transformation.]( "The Oaks Academy Photo - Pre-Kindergarten students next to the butterfly enclosure as they learn about the spring season and transformation.")
(Christian)
2301 N Park Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 610-0880
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 610-0880
Gr: PK-8 | 1,097 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
33 E 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
A Weekday Childrens Ministry Of Southport Umc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1947 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 780-4624
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 780-4624
Gr: PK-K | 213 students
Bishop Chatard
(Catholic)
5885 Crittenden Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-1451
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-1451
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School![Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Photo]( "Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School Photo")
(Catholic)
2801 W 86th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 524-7097
Gr: 9-12 | 841 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 24 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Burge Terrace Christian School
(Baptist)
9345 Brookville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 862-5238
Gr: PK-6 | 165 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Calvary Christian School![Calvary Christian School Photo - Group picture from the first day of school]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Group picture from the first day of school")
(Pentecostal)
3639 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-8710
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-8710
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cardinal Ritter High School
(Catholic)
3360 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
5225 E 56th St
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 968-7324
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 968-7324
Gr: 9-12 | 1,072 student Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Catholic![Central Catholic Photo - Welcome to Central Catholic School]( "Central Catholic Photo - Welcome to Central Catholic School")
(Catholic)
1155 Cameron St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-7759
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 783-7759
Gr: PK-8 | 234 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Chapel Hill Christian School
(Baptist)
1055 N Girls School Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 244-8491
Gr: PK-3 | 68 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2404 W 62nd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 253-3033
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Christ Temple Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
430 W Fall Creek Parkway North Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-1255
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-1255
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
Christ The King Catholic School![Christ The King Catholic School Photo - Our St. Patrick STEM Lab in use by our students during their middle school Technology/STEM class.]( "Christ The King Catholic School Photo - Our St. Patrick STEM Lab in use by our students during their middle school Technology/STEM class.")
(Catholic)
5858 Crittenden Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 257-9366
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 257-9366
Gr: K-8 | 385 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Colonial Christian School![Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.]( "Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.")
(Baptist)
8140 Union Chapel Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Covenant Christian High School![Covenant Christian High School Photo - CCHS Campus]( "Covenant Christian High School Photo - CCHS Campus")
(Christian)
7525 W 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 390-0202
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 390-0202
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Emmaus Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1224 Laurel St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 632-1486
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 632-1486
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students
5626 Lawton Loop Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
6049 E 91st St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-1261
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-1261
Gr: PK-K | 288 students
The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist![The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist Photo]( "The Goddard School-Lawrence Township at Geist Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
10925 Cork Place
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-7522
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-7522
Gr: NS-PK | 144 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Heritage Christian School![Heritage Christian School Photo]( "Heritage Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
6401 E 75th St
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-3441
Indianapolis, IN 46250
(317) 849-3441
Gr: PK-12 | 1,589 student Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8115 Oaklandon Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-1234
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 826-1234
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students
Holy Spirit Catholic School
(Catholic)
7241 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 352-1243
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 352-1243
Gr: PK-8 | 398 students
Horizon Christian School![Horizon Christian School Photo]( "Horizon Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
7702 Indian Lake Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 823-4538
Indianapolis, IN 46236
(317) 823-4538
Gr: K-12 | 369 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 Tuition listed
Immaculate Heart Of Mary School
(Catholic)
317 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-5468
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-5468
Gr: NS-8 | 440 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jewish Community Center Ece
Daycare / Preschool
6701 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-9467
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 251-9467
Gr: K | 77 students Tuition listed
Little Flower Catholic School
(Catholic)
1401 N Bosart Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 353-2282
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 353-2282
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School![Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School is a diverse, family environment, with a focus on building relationships, serving one another with love, and championing the positive.]( "Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School is a diverse, family environment, with a focus on building relationships, serving one another with love, and championing the positive.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5555 S Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-5474
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-5474
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Maria Montessori International Academy
Montessori School
7507 Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5557
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(317) 291-5557
Gr: PK-5 | 90 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Nativity Catholic School![Nativity Catholic School Photo - Third grade students work on writing dreams for themselves, their community, and the world]( "Nativity Catholic School Photo - Third grade students work on writing dreams for themselves, their community, and the world")
(Catholic)
3310 S Meadow Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 357-1459
Indianapolis, IN 46239
(317) 357-1459
Gr: PK-8 | 351 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Northside Montessori![Northside Montessori Photo - Northside is located in a beautiful historic home.]( "Northside Montessori Photo - Northside is located in a beautiful historic home.")
Montessori School
1224 E. 52nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 251-2979
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 251-2979
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
The Oaks Academy - Brookside
Montessori School (Christian)
3092 Brookside Pkwy N Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 822-4900
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 822-4900
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Tuition listed
615 W 64th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 713-5713
Gr: PK-8 | 375 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 8 Tuition listed
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Indianapolis, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
82nd Street KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
7402 East 82nd St.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 849-3712
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 849-3712
Gr: NS-PK | 75 students
Compassionate Angels Child Care Ministry (Closed 2012)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2626 Ruth Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 205-9264
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 205-9264
Gr: PK-K | 75 students Tuition listed
Creative Child Development Center (Closed 2015)
Daycare / Preschool
4545 Independence Sq
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 781-0577
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 781-0577
Gr: PK-K | 17 students
Dena's Airport Child Care Center (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool
8307 N Perimeter Rd.
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 481-0410
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 481-0410
Gr: PK-K | 161 students
Divine Savior Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Other Lutheran)
7315 E 75th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 849-9692
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 849-9692
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students
Franklin Township KinderCare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool
8020 Nuckols Ln
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 881-7800
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 881-7800
Gr: NS-PK
5502 E 36th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-9076
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-9076
Gr: PK-6 | 120 students
Holy Cross Central School (Closed 2025)
(Catholic)
125 N Oriental St
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 638-9068
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 638-9068
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Tuition listed
Lakeview Christian Kindergarten And Daycare (Closed 2006)
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
47 Beachway Drive
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 243-3016
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 243-3016
Gr: NS-PK | 150 students
5935 E 27th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 545-2323
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 545-2323
Gr: PK-3 | 44 students
Mackida Loveal Higher Learning Academy (Closed 2014)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3811 N Emerson Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 542-1373
Indianapolis, IN 46226
(317) 542-1373
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
North Star Christian Academy (Closed 2014)
(Christian)
5330 E 38th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 544-2000
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 544-2000
Gr: K-3 | 74 students
4050 E 38th St
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 549-6305
Gr: K-7 | 185 students
St. Gabriel School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
6000 W 34th St
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 297-1414
Indianapolis, IN 46224
(317) 297-1414
Gr: K-9 | 129 students
Southport Heights Christian Daycare (Closed 2025)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
7154 Mcfarland Road
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 783-7716
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 783-7716
Gr: PK-K | 65 students
Tabernacle Christian Academy (Closed 2024)
Daycare / Preschool (Pentecostal)
2599 E 98th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 846-7321
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 846-7321
Gr: PK-K | 79 students
Westside Christian School (Closed 2010)
(Church of the Nazarene)
8610 W 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 271-7609
Indianapolis, IN 46234
(317) 271-7609
Gr: K-9 | 122 students Tuition listed
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Indianapolis, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Indianapolis, IN include Brebeuf Jesuit Preparatory School, Colonial Christian School, and International School Of Indiana.
How many private schools are located in Indianapolis?
133 private schools are located in Indianapolis.
How much do private schools cost in Indianapolis?
The average tuition cost is $13,599, which is higher than the Indiana private school average tuition cost of $10,561.
How diverse are private schools in Indianapolis?
Indianapolis private schools are approximately 36% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Indianapolis go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Indianapolis are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Indianapolis?
Which private schools in Indianapolis are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Indianapolis include: Iupui Center For Young Children vs. Muhammad's School, The Independence Academy vs. Fortune Academy, St. Michael-st. Gabriel Archangels Catholic Elementary vs. St. Christopher School
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