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#322 of 478 private schools in IN

St Simon the Apostle School

Elementary School

8155 OAKLANDON RD, Indianapolis, IN 46236

Private

Enrollment

545

Student-Teacher

16.6:1

Score

5.9

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#322 of 478

In Indianapolis

#61 of 64

public schools

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St Simon the Apostle School

5.9/10

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

Holy Cross Lutheran School

6.3/10

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7.1/10

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About St Simon the Apostle School

St Simon the Apostle School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. St Simon the Apostle School serves approximately 545 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. St Simon the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #322 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for St Simon the Apostle School show 76% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares0.7 pts below IN schools
  • This school 5.9 · Average
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

St Simon the Apostle School 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 Simon the Apostle School compares to 191 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
This School
vs
16.9:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
545
This School
vs
562
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
5.9
This School
vs
5.3
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 87.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 4% vs 0%
Asian 2% vs 0%
Black 0.9% vs 0%
St Simon the Apostle School Indianapolis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
St Simon the Apostle School (this school) 5.9
Amy Beverland Elementary 7.1
Oaklandon Elementary School 6.3
Early Learning Center 3.4
Sunnyside Elementary School 3.6
Forest Glen Elementary School 7.4
Fall Creek Valley Middle School 4.1
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch 6.1
Indian Creek Elementary School 3.0
Crestview Elementary School 6.8
Winding Ridge Elementary School 3.8
James & Rosemary Phalen Leadership Academy Middle School 7.2
Phalen Virtual Leadership Academy 3.2
The Nature School of Central Indiana 5.5
Skiles Test Elementary School 3.5
Dynamic Minds Academy 5.2
PLA@Promise Prep 5.3
Belzer Middle School 2.6
Harrison Hill Elementary School 3.3
Hoosier College and Career Academy 4.5
Andrew J Brown Academy 4.4

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)
C+ 4.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 16.6:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A- 7.5 / 10
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School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,260
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.6 / 10
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Diversity Index 23%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
B 6.4 / 10
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Enrollment 545
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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 IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 76.4% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 77.7% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 87.2%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic 4.0%
Asian 2.0%
Black 0.9%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

8155 OAKLANDON RD, Indianapolis, IN 46236

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering St Simon the Apostle School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Geist Elementary School (rated 9.0/10, 3.1 miles away, in nearby Fishers), which scores notably higher. Another option is Hoosier Road Elementary School (rated 8.6/10, 4.3 miles away, in nearby Fishers), which scores notably higher. Additionally, WORTHMORE ACADEMY (rated 8.3/10, 2.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 3.9 mi
School Distance Rating
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Indianapolis 0.1 mi 6.3
Amy Beverland Elementary Indianapolis 0.3 mi 7.1
Oaklandon Elementary School Indianapolis 1.8 mi 6.3
Early Learning Center Indianapolis 2.1 mi 3.4
HORIZON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Indianapolis 1.8 mi 9.0
Sunnyside Elementary School Indianapolis 2.2 mi 3.6
Geist Montessori Academy Mccordsville 1.9 mi 4.7
WORTHMORE ACADEMY Indianapolis 2.0 mi 8.3
McCordsville Elementary School Mccordsville 2.4 mi 7.1
LEAFSPRING SCHOOL AT GEIST Fishers 3.1 mi
Geist Elementary School Fishers 3.1 mi 9.0
Fall Creek Valley Middle School Indianapolis 3.2 mi 4.1
Forest Glen Elementary School Indianapolis 3.2 mi 7.4
Indian Creek Elementary School Indianapolis 3.6 mi 3.0
CORNERSTONE BAPTIST ACADEMY Indianapolis 3.7 mi 8.8
Hoosier Road Elementary School Fishers 4.3 mi 8.6
Mary Evelyn Castle Elementary Sch Indianapolis 3.3 mi 6.1
Winding Ridge Elementary School Indianapolis 4.5 mi 3.8
Brooks School Elementary Fishers 4.5 mi 8.0
Lantern Road Elementary School Fishers 3.9 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46236 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$117,530

Median Home Value

$281,800

Median Rent

$1,750/mo

Population

26,049

College Educated

53.3%

Homeownership

89.8%

Avg Commute

28.4 min

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Median Age

40.5

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Lincoln Elementary School Laporte, IN 5.9
Northcrest Elementary School Fort Wayne, IN 5.9
ST MARK CATHOLIC SCHOOL Indianapolis, IN 5.9

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about St Simon the Apostle School

What grades does St Simon the Apostle School serve?

St Simon the Apostle School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Simon the Apostle School?

St Simon the Apostle School has an enrollment of approximately 545 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Simon the Apostle School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Simon the Apostle School is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Simon the Apostle School rank in IN?

St Simon the Apostle School ranks #322 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is St Simon the Apostle School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Simon the Apostle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at St Simon the Apostle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, St Simon the Apostle School has 76% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 78% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is St Simon the Apostle School a private school?

Yes, St Simon the Apostle School 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 Simon the Apostle School a religious school?

St Simon the Apostle School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
35 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
54 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
545
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Marion County

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