The Prep School serves 300 students in grades Prekindergarten-5. The student:teacher of The Prep School is 17:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 300 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
The Prep School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
300 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
$750.00 per month
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Prep School's ranking?
The Prep School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for The Prep School?
The application deadline for The Prep School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to The Prep School is Harmony School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Adventist Christian Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adventist Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2230 N Martha St
Bloomington, IN 47408
(317) 260-8588
Bloomington, IN 47408
(317) 260-8588
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Catholic School
(Catholic)
2224 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Kid Angles
Daycare / Preschool
1500 E Hillside Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
2.3 miles
Gr: NS | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Bloomington Developmental Learning Center ![Bloomington Developmental Learning Center Photo - Center Court]( "Bloomington Developmental Learning Center Photo - Center Court")
Daycare / Preschool
1807 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1201 W That Rd
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2000
Bloomington, IN 47403
(812) 824-2000
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 283 students Tuition listed
Covenant Christian School ![Covenant Christian School Photo]( "Covenant Christian School Photo")
(Pentecostal)
4000 E Moores Creek Rd
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 287-8833
5 miles
Gr: K-12 | 138 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
2189 Burton Ln
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-5950
Martinsville, IN 46151
(765) 349-5950
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 418 students Sports: 3
Springville Christian School
(Pentecostal)
4518 State Rd 54 West
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-4927
Springville, IN 47462
(812) 279-4927
17.3 miles
Gr: K-11 | 16 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Adventist Christian Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
2230 N Martha St
Bloomington, IN 47408
(317) 260-8588
Bloomington, IN 47408
(317) 260-8588
0.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 14 students
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Catholic School
(Catholic)
2224 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Grace Baptist Preschool
(Baptist)
2320 N Smith Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 336-3049
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 336-3049
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 44 students Tuition listed
Bloomington Montessori School
Montessori School
1835 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-2800
2.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 181 students Avg. class size: 25 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Harmony School
Alternative School
909 E. 2nd St.
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 334-8349
1.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 160 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
St. Charles Catholic School
(Catholic)
2224 E 3rd St
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-5853
2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 354 students Avg. class size: 20 students
Kid Angles
Daycare / Preschool
1500 E Hillside Drive
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 333-5639
2.3 miles
Gr: NS | 49 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition listed
Bloomington Developmental Learning Center ![Bloomington Developmental Learning Center Photo - Center Court]( "Bloomington Developmental Learning Center Photo - Center Court")
Daycare / Preschool
1807 S Highland Ave
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
Bloomington, IN 47401
(812) 336-6600
2.5 miles
Gr: NS-K | 100 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Preschool
(Baptist)
2320 N Smith Pike
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 336-3049
Bloomington, IN 47404
(812) 336-3049
2.5 miles
Gr: PK-3 | 44 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
622 W Sr 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2266
9052.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
626 W St Hwy 46
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2249
9052.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10503 E Sr 54
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5623
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5623
9052.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
10503 E St Rd 54
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5010
Bloomfield, IN 47424
(812) 825-5010
9052.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 254 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 37% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
151 Hillside Ave
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
Spencer, IN 47460
(812) 829-2253
9052.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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