Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Shepherd Community Academy
About the School
- Community center with a school, food pantry, and free tax preparation services, plus programs for children.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Shepherd Community Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
135 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Shepherd Community Academy?
The application deadline for Shepherd Community Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Shepherd Community Academy located?
Shepherd Community Academy is located in the Christian Park neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Christian Park.
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Shepherd Community Academy is Neighborhood Academy (1.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Our Lady Of Lourdes School (1.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
30 S Downey Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3316
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
Christian
3102 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Catholic
545 Eastern Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 636-0134
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1401 N Bosart Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 353-2282
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Church of God
440 Saint Peter St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 631-3194
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
Christian
3102 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Church of God
440 Saint Peter St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 631-3194
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Catholic
5000 Nowland Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 356-6377
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 177 students
1102 Roosevelt Ave Ste 7
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 423-2866
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 82 students
Catholic
580 Stevens St
Indianapolis, IN 46203
(317) 632-3174
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
30 S Downey Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3316
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: 1-9 | 11 students
Christian
3102 E 10th St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 226-4215
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Catholic
545 Eastern Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 636-0134
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1401 N Bosart Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 353-2282
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Church of God
440 Saint Peter St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 631-3194
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 215 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 7
Catholic
30 S Downey Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46219
(317) 357-3316
Distance: 1.2 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Catholic
545 Eastern Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 636-0134
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 286 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
1401 N Bosart Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 353-2282
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 161 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 4
Church of God
440 Saint Peter St
Indianapolis, IN 46201
(317) 631-3194
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students
Montessori School (Christian)
3092 Brookside Pkwy N Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46218
(317) 822-4900
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
540 Osborne St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
9104.9 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 332 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 79% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
206 N Meridian St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2000
9105.1 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
515 E Williams St
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 482-2000
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 482-2000
9105.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 339 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 Hendricks Dr
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 482-5950
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 482-5950
9106.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6440 S County Road 600 E
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2698
Plainfield, IN 46168
(317) 839-2698
9106.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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