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#26 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 5% of private schools

St Joan of Arc/diocese

Elementary School

500 E 42ND ST, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Private

Enrollment

224

Student-Teacher

11.3:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#26 of 478

In Indianapolis

#10 of 64

public schools

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St Joan of Arc/diocese

8.5/10

Elementary School in Indianapolis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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About St Joan of Arc/diocese

St Joan of Arc/diocese is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. St Joan of Arc/diocese serves approximately 224 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. St Joan of Arc/diocese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #26 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares1.9 pts above IN schools
  • This school 8.5 · Excellent
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Joan of Arc/diocese is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How St Joan of Arc/diocese compares to 191 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
This School
vs
16.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
224
This School
vs
562
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.5
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 50.4% vs 0%
Black 25% vs 0%
Hispanic 7.6% vs 0%
Asian 2.7% vs 0%
St Joan of Arc/diocese Indianapolis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Joan of Arc/diocese (this school) 8.5
Center for Inquiry School 70 9.5
Indiana School For The Deaf 4.8
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 3.0
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 6.8
IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60 7.7
IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55 7.9
Herron Preparatory Academy 8.9
Rousseau McClellan School 91 5.4
ACE Preparatory Academy 7.3
Tindley Genesis Academy 2.0
Center for Inquiry School 84 9.3
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary 6.9
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle 3.3
Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch 4.9
Avondale Meadows Middle School 7.5
Avondale Meadows Academy 3.6
The Genius School 6.4
GEO Next Generation Academy 3.8
Indy Steam Academy 8.6
George Washington Carver School 87 5.2

Showing 20 of 191 schools. View all schools in Indianapolis

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What This Rating Measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
A- 7.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 11.3:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A 9.0 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,296
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A+ 9.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 66%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 224
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

Test Scores

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 50.4%
Black 25.0%
Two or More 14.3%
Hispanic 7.6%
Asian 2.7%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

500 E 42ND ST, Indianapolis, IN 46205

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Joan of Arc/diocese may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Center for Inquiry School 70 (rated 9.5/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Center for Inquiry School 84 (rated 9.3/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Herron Preparatory Academy (rated 8.9/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.8 mi
School Distance Rating
APOGEE SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED Indianapolis 0.5 mi
Center for Inquiry School 70 Indianapolis 0.5 mi 9.5
THE INDEPENDENCE ACADEMY Indianapolis 0.6 mi 7.5
Indiana School For The Deaf Indianapolis 0.6 mi 4.8
James Whitcomb Riley School 43 Indianapolis 0.7 mi 3.0
Louis B Russell Jr School 48 Indianapolis 0.9 mi 6.8
ST THOMAS AQUINAS SCHOOL Indianapolis 0.8 mi 8.8
Shortridge High School Indianapolis 1.0 mi 8.0
IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60 Indianapolis 1.1 mi 7.7
NORTHSIDE MONTESSORI Indianapolis 1.2 mi
ST RICHARD'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Indianapolis 1.3 mi 8.4
GEO FOCUS ACADEMY Indianapolis 1.4 mi 7.5
SCHOOL FOR COMMUNITY LEARNING Indianapolis 1.1 mi 7.8
Herron Preparatory Academy Indianapolis 1.5 mi 8.9
IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55 Indianapolis 1.4 mi 7.9
Center for Inquiry School 84 Indianapolis 1.7 mi 9.3
Rousseau McClellan School 91 Indianapolis 1.5 mi 5.4
ACE Preparatory Academy Indianapolis 1.7 mi 7.3
KIPP Indy College Prep Middle Indianapolis 1.8 mi 3.3
KIPP Indy Unite Elementary Indianapolis 1.8 mi 6.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46205 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$65,756

Median Home Value

$278,000

Median Rent

$1,087/mo

Population

29,196

College Educated

51.3%

Homeownership

51.7%

Avg Commute

23.2 min

Poverty Rate

15%

Median Age

32.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Joan of Arc/diocese

What grades does St Joan of Arc/diocese serve?

St Joan of Arc/diocese serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Joan of Arc/diocese?

St Joan of Arc/diocese has an enrollment of approximately 224 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Joan of Arc/diocese?

The student-teacher ratio at St Joan of Arc/diocese is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Joan of Arc/diocese rank in IN?

St Joan of Arc/diocese ranks #26 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Joan of Arc/diocese's MySchoolScout rating?

St Joan of Arc/diocese has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Joan of Arc/diocese a private school?

Yes, St Joan of Arc/diocese is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Joan of Arc/diocese a religious school?

St Joan of Arc/diocese has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
49 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
43 Some Transit
Bike Score
59 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
224
Gender Split
49% M / 51% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Marion County

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