Excellent
#11 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 2% of private schools
St Thomas Aquinas School
Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN
A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
4600 N ILLINOIS ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
- Math 52% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 67% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where St Thomas Aquinas School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,435
Median home value
$206,000
Median rent
$1,075/mo
College educated
40.2%
Homeownership
55.3%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46208; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apogee School for the GiftedPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–9 | 0.5 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Center for Inquiry School 70Enrollment path unverified | 9.5 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 454 | Compare → |
| James Whitcomb Riley School 43Enrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| School for Community LearningPrivate · tuition | 7.8private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 62 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St Thomas Aquinas School is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About St Thomas Aquinas School
St Thomas Aquinas School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 187 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about St Thomas Aquinas School
What grades does St Thomas Aquinas School serve?
St Thomas Aquinas School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend St Thomas Aquinas School?
St Thomas Aquinas School has an enrollment of approximately 187 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas School?
The student-teacher ratio at St Thomas Aquinas School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does St Thomas Aquinas School rank in IN?
St Thomas Aquinas School ranks #11 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is St Thomas Aquinas School's MySchoolScout rating?
St Thomas Aquinas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Thomas Aquinas School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, St Thomas Aquinas School has 52% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is St Thomas Aquinas School a private school?
Yes, St Thomas Aquinas 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 Thomas Aquinas School a religious school?
St Thomas Aquinas School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 187
- Gender Split
- 49% M / 51% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Roman Catholic
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 255-6244
- Area population (ZIP 46208)
- 22,026
- Area average commute
- 20.5 min
- Area median age
- 32.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46208; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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