St. Barnabas School in Indianapolis, IN, serves 510 co–ed udents from pre–kindergarten through 8th grade in a city–based Catholic elementary and middle school setting.
Founded in 2009,. Barnabas offers a Catholic educational program and is a member of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA).
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 18:1 with 28 teachers supporting its diverse student body, which includes 24.7% students of color.
Barnabas is located in a large city community and provides education from PK to grade 8 with an enrollment size that ranks among the large in Indiana private schools.
The school previously earned Blue Ribbon recognition in 2004, reflecting an eablished history within the Indianapolis Catholic school community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
St. Barnabas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2004
Student Body
Total Students
510 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
25%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Barnabas School's ranking?
St. Barnabas School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for St. Barnabas School?
The application deadline for St. Barnabas School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
School Reviews
5 3/7/2013
All three of my children attend this school. We love our school and church community! St. Barnabas now offers Pre-K classes. I am very thankful for the teachers and staff. They really give of themselves for the sake of the children.
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