16. Lutheran High School of Indianapolis
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 787-5474
Address: 5555 S. Arlington Ave.
Description: Founded in 1976, Lutheran High School of Indianapolis now has about 275 students in grades 9 through 12. Affiliated with the Missouri Synod of the Lutheran Church, the school holds a first-class commission from the Indiana Department of Education. Along with a core curriculum, Lutheran offers sports including baseball, basketball, cheering, football, soccer, tennis, volleyball, cross-country, golf, softball, track and field, and weightlifting. Extracurricular activities include academic competition teams, Civil Air Patrol, chamber choir, drama, forensics, men’s chorus, jazz band, National Honor Society, student council, wind ensemble, women’s chorus, and yearbook. Tuition is about $7,400 for church-associated students and $8,200 for nonassociated students.
17. Park Tudor
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 254-2700
Address: 7200 N. College Ave.
Description: Created in 1970 with the merger of Park School for boys and Tudor Hall for girls, Park Tudor is an independent private school for children age three through grade 12, with a student body of almost 1,000. The school boasts a 9-to-1 student-teacher ratio, 100 percent college-placement rate, more than $2.5 million awarded annually to Park Tudor students, and students who score consistently among the highest average SAT scores in the state. Park Tudor offers 16 upper school and 12 middle school sports, with 80 percent of students playing on athletic teams. Tuition ranges from $13,300 per year for full-time kindergarten to $16,570 a year for grades 6 to 12. Financial aid is available.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Address: 75 N. Belleview Place
19. Roncalli High School
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 787-8277
Address: 3300 Prague Rd.
Description: Located on the south side of the city, Roncalli High School was the result of a merger of two other schools—John F. Kennedy Memorial High School and Bishop Chartrand High School. When the two schools were merged in 1969, the new school was named Roncalli High School by the students, in memory of Angelo Roncalli, more widely known as Pope John XXIII. A four-year, interparochial school, Roncalli has been recognized three times as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence by the U.S. Department of Education. Tuition is about $7,275. The student body totals about 1,120.
20. Sycamore School
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 202-2500
Address: 1750 W. 64th St.
Description: Founded in 1985 by parents who wanted an advanced curriculum for their children, Sycamore School is the only private school in the state of Indiana and one of the few schools in the nation where all academics and activities are designed for gifted children in preschool through grade eight. Instruction is differentiated and students are able to work at their own ability level, no matter how high. Classes are not only accelerated but enriched with hands-on projects, special speakers, and field trips. Instruction in art, music, Spanish, physical education, and computers is provided from early grades through middle school. Sycamore has about 450 students. Tuition is about $13,500. Financial aid is available.
21. Todd Academy Inc.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 636-3100
Address: 302 N. East St.
Description: Since 2002, Todd Academy has been guiding students through the Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Span program. The school is an early college program for grades 5 through 12. Most Todd Academy students work at least two grade levels above their age and sometimes more. No uniforms are required and the school is in the historic Lockerbie location. Tuition for a full-time student in the college preparatory program is about $8,800. Financial aid and scholarships are available.
22. Traders Point Christian Academy
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 769-2450
Address: 6600 S. Indianapolis Rd.
Description: Started in 1976 when a nursery school opened within Traders Point Christian Church, Traders Point Christian Academy now has about 580 students age two through high school. Students in grades five through high school may compete in baseball, soccer, basketball, girl’s volleyball, track, softball, tennis, golf, and cheer squad. Other activities include the student council and the yearbook committee. After-school programs such as computer, science, art, and math clubs are offered according to student interest. The average class size is 15 to 20 students, with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11 to 1. Annual tuition ranges from about $4,300 for half-day kindergarten to $9,800 for high school.
23. Ball State University—Indianapolis Center
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 822-6167
Address: 50 S. Meridian St.
Description: Located in downtown Indy, this high-tech center offers access to programs from Ball State University, based in Muncie. The center emphasizes innovative digital media research being conducted by Ball State faculty, staff, and students. The center, which offers free wireless Internet access, is also home to the College of Architecture and Planning.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Address: 4600 Sunset Ave.
25. Christian Theological Seminary
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 924-1331
Address: 1000 W. 42nd St.
Description: A private four-year college, Christian Theological Seminary is a fully accredited ecumenical seminary related to the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). The seminary offers eight graduate-level degree programs and has about 325 full-time students. Tuition is $490 per credit hour.
26. Crossroads Bible College
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 352-8736
Address: 601 N. Shortridge Rd.
Description: Established in 1980 as the Baptist Bible College, the institution changed its name in 2000 to Crossroads Bible College. A four-year, coeducational college, Crossroads grants degrees at the associate and bachelor level in programs such as ministry, theology studies, and religious education. The institute also offers certificate courses and vocational training in subjects including pastoral ministry, elementary education, and international ministry. Tuition at Crossroads is about $9,500 per year.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Address: 550 E. Washington St.
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Address: 420 University Blvd.
29. Indiana Wesleyan University
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 574-3980
Address: 3777 Priority Way South Dr.
Description: Indiana Wesleyan University’s main campus is located in Marion, midway between Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. Established in 1920, the 300-acre campus is where 2,800 students attend IWU’s traditional four-year liberal arts college and residential graduate school. In 1985 IWU began offering programs designed for working adults. Since 1987, IWU’s College of Adult and Professional Studies has established nine education centers across Indiana, including two in Indianapolis. Tuition per three-credit-hour classes costs about $535.
30. International Business College
City: Indianapolis, IN
Category: Education
Telephone: (317) 813-2300
Address: 7205 Shadeland Station
Description: Founded in 1889, International Business College offers programs in business, technology, and health care. The college has about 400 students. Tuition costs about $12,440 a year, or $26,605 for students living on campus.