Purpose Of Life Academy in Indianapolis, IN, serves 26 students in pre–kindergarten through kindergarten within a Christian early childhood program.
The school is located in a large city neighborhood, Marian Cold Springs, and operates with one teacher, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 26:1.
All students identify as students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for diversity.
The academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and maintains an other religious affiliation.
Purpose Of Life Academy provides early learning opportunities in a city–based setting, distinct from larger Indianapolis private schools with lower student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Purpose Of Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Purpose Of Life Academy?
The application deadline for Purpose Of Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Purpose Of Life Academy located?
Purpose Of Life Academy is located in the Marian Cold Springs neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 2 other private schools located in Marian Cold Springs.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Purpose Of Life Academy is Cardinal Ritter High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is School Of Knowledge (1.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cardinal Ritter High School
(Catholic)
3360 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3352 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 926-0516
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 926-0516
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 307 students
School Of Knowledge
(Islamic)
2850 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
2822 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-5211
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-5211
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students
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