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St. Christopher School

Parish school · Grades Pre-K–6

Indianapolis, IN

5335 W 16th St, Indianapolis, IN 46224

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • B+Years serving families
  • A+Diversity

What stands out

  • One of the most diverse private schools in Indiana
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

St. Christopher School is a Catholic parish school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 6th grade. It has about 185 students and around 12 students per teacher. The school is part of the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. Students attend about 7 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–6
Students
185
Teachers
14.9 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
12.4
Boys and girls
Coed · 101 girls, 84 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Parish school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 54% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana (12 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 57% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    192’11–12207’15–16189’17–18181’19–20171’21–22185’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K12
    K32
    130
    229
    322
    422
    526
    624

    Student body

    Black41%
    Hispanic or Latino28%
    White25%
    Two or more races5%
    Asian1%

    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. Christopher School 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 St. Christopher School

    What grades does St. Christopher School serve?

    St. Christopher School serves grades Pre-K–6.

    How many students attend St. Christopher School?

    About 185 students, with 12 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Christopher 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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