Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
The Independence Academy
About the School
- The Independence Academy in Indianapolis, IN, serves 35 students in grades 5 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city–based special education program.
- Founded in 2008, this co–ed school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 4:1 with 9 total teachers.
- Approximately 22% of students represent diverse racial backgrounds, reflecting aspects of the Indianapolis community.
- Located in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood, the school offers specialized education in a large city environment.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 35 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2008
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
22%
State avg.: 26%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Sports
School Mascot
Independence Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are The Independence Academy often compared to?
The Independence Academy is often viewed alongside schools like Fortune Academy by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for The Independence Academy?
The application deadline for The Independence Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is The Independence Academy located?
The Independence Academy is located in the Meridian Kessler neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 3 other private schools located in Meridian Kessler.
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The nearest high school to The Independence Academy is Bishop Chatard (1.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Apogee School For The Gifted (0.1 miles away)
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Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
5626 Lawton Loop Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
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Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-6244
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Christian
3515 Washington Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 921-1806
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 42 students
Special Education School
3535 Kessler Boulevard East Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(877) 700-6516
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7525 W 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 390-0202
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
5626 Lawton Loop Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Distance: 8.3 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 359 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
7525 W 21st Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
(317) 390-0202
Distance: 7.2 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 101 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 8
Special Education School
5626 Lawton Loop Dr.
Indianapolis, IN 46256
(317) 377-0544
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
4600 N Illinois St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-6244
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students
Christian
3515 Washington Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 921-1806
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 42 students
Special Education School
3535 Kessler Boulevard East Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(877) 700-6516
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
4600 N Illinois St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-6244
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 133 students
Christian
3515 Washington Blvd
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 921-1806
Distance: 2.7 mi
Gr: PK-1 | 42 students
Special Education School
3535 Kessler Boulevard East Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(877) 700-6516
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
4550 Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 804-4800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
4600 N Illinois St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-6244
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
500 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 283-1518
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1224 E. 52nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 251-2979
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 440 students
Catholic
317 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-5468
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 718 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 17
Catholic
5885 Crittenden Avenue
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 251-1451
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 33
Specialized Curriculum
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Distance: 2.3 mi
Gr: 6-10 | 15 students
Alternative School (Christian)
2820 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-7301
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 46 students
All-boys (Jewish)
6510 Hoover Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 253-5253
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 922 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 15
7200 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 415-2700
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
4550 Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 804-4800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
4600 N Illinois St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-6244
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
500 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 283-1518
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1224 E. 52nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 251-2979
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 440 students
Catholic
317 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-5468
Distance: 0.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 14 students
Specialized Curriculum
4550 Central Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 804-4800
Distance: 0.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 200 students
Catholic
4600 N Illinois St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 255-6244
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Catholic
500 E 42nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 283-1518
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 44 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Montessori School
1224 E. 52nd St
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 251-2979
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: NS-8 | 440 students
Catholic
317 E 57th St
Indianapolis, IN 46220
(317) 255-5468
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