Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
My Safari Preparatory Academy
About the School
- Located in Gary, IN, My Safari Preparatory Academy is a nonsectarian early childhood program serving kindergarten students in a city setting.
- The school enrolls 4 students in kindergarten with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 4:1.
- My Safari Preparatory Academy has a 100% representation of students of color and ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for diversity.
- The school operates as a co–educational program focused on early childhood education within the city of Gary.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 4 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
My Safari Preparatory Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten
Student Body
Total Students
4 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for My Safari Preparatory Academy?
The application deadline for My Safari Preparatory Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to My Safari Preparatory Academy is Ambassador Christian Academy (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 E 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 887-1970
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-4 | 39 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1150 W 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-5031
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5959 Broadway
Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 887-5959
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 195 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
826 N. Harvey St.
Griffith, IN 46319
(219) 922-8428
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: K-4 | 39 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1150 W 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-5031
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 94 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
2109 57th St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-9410
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 356 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 6
Christian
900 W Ridge Road
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 887-4473
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 27 students
Daycare / Preschool
715 E 49th Ave
Gary, IN 46409
(219) 887-1970
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: NS-9 | 23 students
Seventh Day Adventist
2350 Jefferson St
Gary, IN 46407
(215) 535-5995
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 32 students
Alternative School
3220 W Ridge Rd
Gary, IN 46408
(219) 600-0992
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-3 | 94 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
2109 57th St
Hobart, IN 46342
(219) 942-9410
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Zenon J Sykuta School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 180th St
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 957-6210
Country Club Hills, IL 60478
(708) 957-6210
9186.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 273 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Fieldcrest Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Wagman St
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 210-2872
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 210-2872
9186.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 217 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Delta Academy And Achieve
Alternative School
16333 Kilbourne Ave
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6072
Oak Forest, IL 60452
(708) 225-6072
9186.3 miles
Gr: 11-12
Bremen High School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15203 Pulaski Rd
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-3600
Midlothian, IL 60445
(708) 371-3600
9186.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Delta Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3940 W Midlothian Tpke
Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 371-1880
Crestwood, IL 60418
(708) 371-1880
9186.5 miles
Gr: 9-12
School Reviews
Endorse My Safari Preparatory Academy. Endorsements should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
- Academic or athletic awards
Recent Articles
How Much Homework Is Too Much?
Learn how to compare private school homework expectations, recognize excessive workloads, evaluate assignment quality, and ask better questions about academic balance before choosing a school for your child.
Learning Support Without a Formal Program
Learn what private schools mean by informal learning support, how services differ from formal programs, and which questions families should ask before choosing the right school today.
Beyond AP vs. IB: How to Judge Academic Rigor
Learn how to judge academic rigor at private schools without AP or IB by examining curriculum depth, assessments, faculty expectations, advanced coursework, student work, and college preparation outcomes.
Did You Know?
The average private school tuition in Indiana is $9,260 for elementary schools and $11,894 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Indiana is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).
Most Popular Articles
Quick Links
SCHOOL SEARCH TOOLS:
SCHOOL BY TYPE (IN):
- Blue Ribbon (43)
- All-girls (3)
- All-boys (7)
- Montessori (43)
- Daycare / Preschools (474)
- Summer School Programs (61)
- Dual Language Immersion Programs (8)
- Special Education (5)
- Alternative (26)
- ADD/ADHD Support (82)
- Online Schools (9)
- Religiously Affiliated (589)
- School Membership Associations (499)
- Schools with famous alumni (63)
OPEN-HOUSES & JOBS:
PUBLIC & BOARDING SCHOOLS:
PRIVATE SCHOOL DATA: