Making God Known, Loved and Served in a 21st Century Catholic School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 298 students
- Yearly Tuition: $4,250
- Acceptance rate: 85%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Feb. 10 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
Student Body
Extracurriculars
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
1993
Summer School Offered
Yes
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2024
Student Body
Total Students
298 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
khaki/navy pants/shorts with white/navy polo, dress plaid on mass days
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Feb. 10 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition cap for 3 or more students per family.
Acceptance Rate
85%
National avg.: 82%
Admissions Director
Diane Grahn
Application URL
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
12 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Art ClubBible Club
ChoirCraft Club
Garden ClubJump Rope
Math ClubRocket Club
Science ClubStudent Council
Wise WolvesWolf TV
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
- Newest Catholic School in Indiapolis Archdiocese
- 1:1 iPads for students in 4th-8th grade
- Participating in State Voucher and SGO program
- Community iPads and macbooks K-8th grade
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- John Doe, Nobel Laureate
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School cost?
Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School's tuition is approximately $4,250 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School?
The acceptance rate of Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School is 85%, which is higher than the national average of 84%.
Who are famous alumni from Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School?
Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School famous alumni include: John Doe, Nobel Laureate.
What sports does Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School offer?
Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Flag Football, Football, Soccer, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School's ranking?
Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Least expensive tuition, Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School?
The application deadline for Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School is Feb. 10 / rolling (applications are due on Feb. 10 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Saints Francis & Clare Of Assisi School is Suburban Christian School (4.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Center Grove Montessori (3.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is The Goddard School (1.5 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5044 Bancroft Lane
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 884-1850
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 884-1850
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 12 students
Adventures Child Care & Learning
Daycare / Preschool
300 Western Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-9200
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-9200
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Greenwood KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3438 Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 885-5900
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 885-5900
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Center Grove KinderCare ![Center Grove KinderCare Photo - Exploring water in the infant classroom]( "Center Grove KinderCare Photo - Exploring water in the infant classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
980 South State Rd. 135
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-7775
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-7775
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1607 West Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 883-0335
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 883-0335
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
722 E County Line Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 888-3366
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 888-3366
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Greenwood Christian Academy ![Greenwood Christian Academy Photo]( "Greenwood Christian Academy Photo")
(Christian)
835 W. Worthsville Rd.
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5300
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 215-5300
6.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Damar Freeway Academy
Special Program Emphasis
5125 Decatur Blvd., Suite D
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
Indianapolis, IN 46241
(317) 455-2400
7.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 96 students
4271 State Road 144
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-0799
Mooresville, IN 46158
(317) 831-0799
7.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 598 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Roncalli High School ![Roncalli High School Photo - Aerial view of campus]( "Roncalli High School Photo - Aerial view of campus")
(Catholic)
3300 Prague Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 787-8277
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 787-8277
8.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,177 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1607 West Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 883-0335
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 883-0335
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Barnabas Catholic School
(Catholic)
8300 Rahke Road
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 881-7422
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 881-7422
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 532 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
8300 Rahke Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 881-7422
Indianapolis, IN 46217
(317) 881-7422
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 510 students
722 E County Line Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 888-3366
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 888-3366
4.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
2045 Averitt Rd
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-9970
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 881-9970
5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Avg. class size: 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
5044 Bancroft Lane
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 884-1850
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 884-1850
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 12 students
Adventures Child Care & Learning
Daycare / Preschool
300 Western Blvd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-9200
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 888-9200
1.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 33 students
Greenwood KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3438 Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 885-5900
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 885-5900
2.7 miles
Gr: NS-PK
Center Grove KinderCare ![Center Grove KinderCare Photo - Exploring water in the infant classroom]( "Center Grove KinderCare Photo - Exploring water in the infant classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
980 South State Rd. 135
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-7775
Greenwood, IN 46143
(317) 882-7775
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
1607 West Smith Valley Rd
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 883-0335
Greenwood, IN 46142
(317) 883-0335
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 70 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Paragon Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Old Sr 67
Paragon, IN 46166
(765) 537-2276
Paragon, IN 46166
(765) 537-2276
9087.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 196 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
9089.1 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
9089.1 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
9090.2 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
9090.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 853 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
School Reviews
5 7/24/2015
I love this school. My children have attended since the school opened in 2005. I would recommend this school to anyone interested in giving their child a head start on high school.
The technology program coupled with a caring staff and data driven growth models provides the trifecta in elementary education. The faith component the school and parish provide is instrumental for our daughters spiritual growth.
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