St. Paul's Lutheran School in Indianapolis, IN, serves 64 udents from pre–kindergarten through kindergarten in a Lutheran Church Missouri Synod early childhood program.
Founded in 1842, the school is one of the olde private educational institutions in the Indianapolis area.
The school has a udent–teacher ratio of 32:1 with two teachers, located in a central city neighborhood of Indianapolis.
As a co–ed early childhood day care,. Paul's Lutheran School provides education within a religious affiliation setting in the Homecroft neighborhood.
Tuition and other enrollment specifics are aligned with local andards for preschool and kindergarten private schools in Indianapolis.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 64 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1842
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
64 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: JESUS CHRIST IS OUR LIFE AND HOPE!
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Paul's Lutheran School's ranking?
St. Paul's Lutheran School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School?
The application deadline for St. Paul's Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is St. Paul's Lutheran School located?
St. Paul's Lutheran School is located in the Homecroft neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 3 other private schools located in Homecroft.
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to St. Paul's Lutheran School is Roncalli High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Southport Presbyterian Christian School (1.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southport Presbyterian Christian School
(Presbyterian)
7525 Mcfarland Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 534-2935
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 534-2935
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students
Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy ![Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy Photo - All smiles!]( "Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy Photo - All smiles!")
(Christian)
7850 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 882-8636
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 882-8636
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
5500 S Gray Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-3559
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-3559
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7909 Mcfarland Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 888-4998
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 888-4998
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
A Weekday Childrens Ministry Of Southport Umc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1947 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 780-4624
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 780-4624
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 213 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
1.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,177 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Lutheran High School ![Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School is a diverse, family environment, with a focus on building relationships, serving one another with love, and championing the positive.]( "Lutheran High School Photo - Lutheran High School is a diverse, family environment, with a focus on building relationships, serving one another with love, and championing the positive.")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5555 S Arlington Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-5474
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 787-5474
2.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 293 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Calvary Christian School ![Calvary Christian School Photo - Group picture from the first day of school]( "Calvary Christian School Photo - Group picture from the first day of school")
(Pentecostal)
3639 S Keystone Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-8710
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 789-8710
3.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 226 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
722 E County Line Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 888-3366
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 888-3366
3.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 493 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 5 Tuition listed
Central Christian Academy
(Christian)
2565 Villa Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 788-1587
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 788-1587
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 205 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southport Presbyterian Christian School
(Presbyterian)
7525 Mcfarland Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 534-2935
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 534-2935
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students
Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy ![Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy Photo - All smiles!]( "Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy Photo - All smiles!")
(Christian)
7850 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 882-8636
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 882-8636
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
5500 S Gray Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-3559
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-3559
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students
St. Jude Catholic School
(Catholic)
5375 Mcfarland Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 784-6828
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 784-6828
1.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 515 students Tuition listed
Indianapolis Southside Christian Academy ![Indianapolis Southside Christian Academy Photo - Church and School Building in the Fall]( "Indianapolis Southside Christian Academy Photo - Church and School Building in the Fall")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
4801 Shelbyville Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-7002
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-7002
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 53 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southport Presbyterian Christian School
(Presbyterian)
7525 Mcfarland Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 534-2935
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 534-2935
1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students
Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy ![Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy Photo - All smiles!]( "Curtis Wilson Primary School and Academy Photo - All smiles!")
(Christian)
7850 South Emerson Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 882-8636
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 882-8636
1.2 miles
Gr: NS-3 | 146 students Avg. class size: 15 students Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
5500 S Gray Road
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-3559
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 786-3559
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 251 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
7909 Mcfarland Lane
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 888-4998
Indianapolis, IN 46237
(317) 888-4998
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-K
A Weekday Childrens Ministry Of Southport Umc
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
1947 E Southport Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 780-4624
Indianapolis, IN 46227
(317) 780-4624
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 213 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
540 Osborne St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
9098.1 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
John R. Wooden Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
109 East Garfield St
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6628
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-6628
9098.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Poston Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
139 E Poston Rd
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8408
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 342-8408
9098.2 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 237 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Pittsboro Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
206 N Meridian St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
9098.3 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
South Elementary School Of Communications
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Artesian Ave
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-1486
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-1486
9098.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 302 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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