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Central Catholic

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Indianapolis, IN

1155 Cameron St, Indianapolis, IN 46203

Overall grade: B

ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.

  • BClass size
  • A-Years serving families
  • BDiversity

What stands out

  • Growing: enrollment up 46% since 2011–12
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

Central Catholic is a Catholic diocesan school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 230 students and around 16 students per teacher. Enrollment has grown about 46% since 2011–12. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Students attend about 7.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades Pre-K–8
Students
230
Teachers
14.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
16.1
Boys and girls
Coed · 96 girls, 134 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7.5 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 58% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    158’11–12189’13–14195’15–16210’17–18232’19–20223’21–22230’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K23
    K24
    128
    227
    327
    428
    522
    625
    725
    824

    Student body

    Hispanic or Latino93%
    White4%
    Black2%
    Two or more races1%

    Member of

    • National Catholic Educational Association

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Central Catholic whether it takes part.

    More about Indiana's programs →

    Questions to ask on a tour

    • What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
    • Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
    • Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
    • How big are classes in my child's grade?
    • What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
    • Is the school accredited, and by whom?
    • What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
    • How does the school communicate with families?

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    Questions about Central Catholic

    What grades does Central Catholic serve?

    Central Catholic serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Central Catholic?

    About 230 students, with 16 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Central Catholic?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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