Community center with a school, food pantry, and free tax preparation services, plus programs for children.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Shepherd Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shepherd Community Academy?
The application deadline for Shepherd Community Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shepherd Community Academy located?
Shepherd Community Academy is located in the Christian Park neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Christian Park.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Shepherd Community Academy is Neighborhood Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Lourdes School (1.1 miles away)
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Our Lady Of Lourdes School ![Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates 100 years of educating the children of Indianapolis!]( "Our Lady Of Lourdes School Photo - Our Lady of Lourdes celebrates 100 years of educating the children of Indianapolis!")
(Catholic)
30 S Downey Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3316
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3316
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Neighborhood Academy
(Christian)
3102 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
1.2 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
St. Philip Neri School
(Catholic)
545 Eastern Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 636-0134
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 636-0134
1.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Little Flower Catholic School
(Catholic)
1401 N Bosart Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 353-2282
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 353-2282
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students Sports: 10 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Christian School
(Church of God)
440 Saint Peter St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 631-3194
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 631-3194
1.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 4
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