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Sycamore School

Independent school · Grades Pre-K–8

Indianapolis, IN

1750 W 64th St, Indianapolis, IN 46260

Overall grade: A+

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

  • A-Class size
  • A-Years serving families
  • ADiversity

What stands out

  • One of the 3 largest independent schools in Indiana
  • Smaller classes than 61% of independent schools nationwide
  • Serving families in Indianapolis since at least 2011

In Indianapolis, Indiana, Sycamore School is an independent private school for students from pre-K through 8th grade. About 366 students attend, with roughly 7 students per teacher, smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools nationwide. Enrollment is up about 10% since 2011–12. The school day runs about 7 hours, 170 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
366
Teachers
56.3 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
6.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 147 girls, 219 boys
Religious affiliation
None (nonsectarian)
Program
Special program emphasis
School day
About 7 hours
School year
170 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 61% of independent elementary schools nationwide (7 students per teacher).
    • Larger than 94% of independent elementary schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 1,445 independent elementary schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    334’11–12347’13–14356’15–16376’17–18349’19–20363’21–22366’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    Pre-K55
    K37
    141
    241
    341
    437
    542
    644
    743
    840

    Student body

    White54%
    Asian21%
    Two or more races15%
    Black5%
    American Indian or Alaska Native3%
    Hispanic or Latino1%
    Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1%

    Member of

    • National Association of Independent Schools

    Help paying tuition in Indiana

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

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    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 Sycamore School

    What grades does Sycamore School serve?

    Sycamore School serves grades Pre-K–8.

    How many students attend Sycamore School?

    About 366 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Sycamore 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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