St. Barnabas School
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Indianapolis, IN
8300 Rahke Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic schools in Indiana
- Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011
St. Barnabas School is a Catholic parish school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 450 students and around 12 students per teacher, smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana. It has been listed in official private school records 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
- 450
- Teachers
- 38.6 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 11.7
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 199 girls, 251 boys
- Religious affiliation
- Catholic · Parish school
- Diocese
- Archdiocese of Indianapolis
- School day
- About 7.5 hours
- School year
- 180 days
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Smaller classes than 63% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
- Larger than 92% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
- Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
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 St. Barnabas School whether it takes part.
- Indiana Choice Scholarship Program · Voucher or scholarship
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?
Questions about St. Barnabas School
What grades does St. Barnabas School serve?
St. Barnabas School serves grades Pre-K–8.
How many students attend St. Barnabas School?
About 450 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at St. Barnabas School?
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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