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St. Simon the Apostle School

Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8

Indianapolis, IN

8155 Oaklandon Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46236

Overall grade: B+

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

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

What stands out

  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

St. Simon the Apostle School is a Catholic diocesan school in Indianapolis, Indiana, for students from pre-K through 8th grade. It has about 592 students and around 14 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–8
Students
592
Teachers
43.6 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
13.6
Boys and girls
Coed · 313 girls, 279 boys
Religious affiliation
Catholic · Diocesan school
School day
About 7 hours
School year
180 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Larger than 97% of Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.
    • Compared with 134 Catholic elementary schools in Indiana.

    Students by survey year

    714’11–12689’13–14647’17–18581’19–20545’21–22592’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K86
    K67
    168
    260
    356
    478
    559
    670
    776
    858

    Student body

    White87%
    Hispanic or Latino6%
    Two or more races5%
    Black2%
    Asian1%

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask St. Simon the Apostle School whether it takes part.

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    Questions about St. Simon the Apostle School

    What grades does St. Simon the Apostle School serve?

    St. Simon the Apostle School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend St. Simon the Apostle School?

    About 592 students, with 14 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at St. Simon the Apostle 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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