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
Diversity
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.: 11:1
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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School
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
School
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
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
3237 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 500-4722
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 500-4722
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
Indianapolis Training Inst
Alternative School (Christian)
2820 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-7301
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-7301
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 15 students
School
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
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Christ Temple Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
430 W Fall Creek Parkway North Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-1255
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-1255
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
33 E 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cascade Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6423 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9285
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9285
9105.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Cascade Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6565 S Cr 200 W
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
9105.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Danville Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1425 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
9106.1 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 870 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Danville Community High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
100 Warrior Way
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
9106.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 853 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
South Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1375 W Lincoln St
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2131
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-2131
9106.2 miles
Gr: 2-4 | 626 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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