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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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
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