Transitions Academy in Indianapolis, IN, serves 78 coeducational students in grades 7 through 12 within a nonsectarian, city鈥揵ased alternative school setting.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 10:1 with 8 full鈥搕ime teachers supporting its academic programs.
Transitions Academy has a diverse student population, with 73.61% of students identifying as students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for diversity.
Tuition information is aligned with Indianapolis area averages, with local private high school tuition averaging $13,083 annually.
Located in a small city locale, Transitions Academy provides secondary education options for families seeking an alternative middle and high school program in Indianapolis.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 78 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Transitions Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
78 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
74%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Transitions Academy?
The application deadline for Transitions Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Transitions Academy is Coram Deo Academy (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Carmel Montessori Schools (0.2 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carmel Montessori Schools
Montessori School
1402 W Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 580-0699
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 580-0699
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
10837 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heartland Hall Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11540 N Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-4000
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-4000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Midwest Academy
Special Education School
1420 Chase Court
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Midwest Academy
Special Education School
1420 Chase Court
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
Highlands Latin School
(Christian)
1010 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46082
(317) 903-7906
Carmel, IN 46082
(317) 903-7906
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Tuition listed
2825 W 116th Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-4475
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 733-4475
3 miles
Gr: 9-12 Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
Colonial Christian School ![Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.]( "Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.")
(Baptist)
8140 Union Chapel Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Midwest Academy
Special Education School
1420 Chase Court
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 843-9500
1.3 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 99 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 1
Highlands Latin School
(Christian)
1010 E 126th St
Carmel, IN 46082
(317) 903-7906
Carmel, IN 46082
(317) 903-7906
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 180 students Tuition listed
International Montessori School
Montessori School
2150 W 96th St
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 575-8733
Indianapolis, IN 46260
(317) 575-8733
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 77 students
Colonial Christian School ![Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.]( "Colonial Christian School Photo - Science lab demonstration with Mr. Abreu and Dr. Matzko.")
(Baptist)
8140 Union Chapel Road
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
Indianapolis, IN 46240
(317) 253-0649
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 289 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Carmel Montessori Schools
Montessori School
1402 W Main St
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 580-0699
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 580-0699
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 30 students
10837 N College Ave
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
Indianapolis, IN 46280
(317) 414-4458
0.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 40 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heartland Hall Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
11540 N Meridian Street
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-4000
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 815-4000
0.6 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
525 Congressional Blvd
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 844-4224
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 228 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Primrose School Of Carmel ![Primrose School Of Carmel Photo]( "Primrose School Of Carmel Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
780 W Carmel Drive
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-8771
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-8771
1.4 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 158 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4740 Iowa St
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9225
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9225
9115 miles
Gr: K-5 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
540 Osborne St
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
Pittsboro, IN 46167
(317) 994-2100
9117.5 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
9117.7 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Garfield St
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 482-5940
Lebanon, IN 46052
(765) 482-5940
9118.1 miles
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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