Excellent
#11 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 2% of private schools
St Thomas Aquinas School
Elementary School
4600 N ILLINOIS ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
187
Student-Teacher
8.1:1
Score
8.8
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Indiana private schools
#11 of 478
In Indianapolis
#6 of 64
public schools
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St Thomas Aquinas School
Elementary School in Indianapolis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About St Thomas Aquinas School
St Thomas Aquinas School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN. St Thomas Aquinas School serves approximately 187 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. St Thomas Aquinas School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #11 of 478 private schools in IN.
Structured state assessment records for St Thomas Aquinas School show 52% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
- This school 8.8 · Excellent
- IN avg 6.6
What Parents Should Know
At 187 students, St Thomas Aquinas School is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 8.1:1 students to teachers, St Thomas Aquinas School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
St Thomas Aquinas 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
BetaHow St Thomas Aquinas School compares to 191 public schools serving similar grades in Indianapolis, IN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| St Thomas Aquinas School (this school) | 8.8 |
| Center for Inquiry School 70 | 9.5 |
| James Whitcomb Riley School 43 | 3.0 |
| Center for Inquiry School 84 | 9.3 |
| Indiana School For The Deaf | 4.8 |
| IPS/Butler Lab at Eliza Blaker 55 | 7.9 |
| Louis B Russell Jr School 48 | 6.8 |
| IPS/Butler Lab at William Bell 60 | 7.7 |
| Rousseau McClellan School 91 | 5.4 |
| Fox Hill Elementary School | 6.5 |
| ACE Preparatory Academy | 7.3 |
| Herron Preparatory Academy | 8.9 |
| Crooked Creek Elementary School | 5.1 |
| Tindley Genesis Academy | 2.0 |
| Charles A Tindley Accelerated Sch | 4.9 |
| Merle Sidener Gifted Academy | 9.4 |
| KIPP Indy Unite Elementary | 6.9 |
| KIPP Indy College Prep Middle | 3.3 |
| Cold Spring School | 5.3 |
| Avondale Meadows Middle School | 7.5 |
| Avondale Meadows Academy | 3.6 |
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Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)
Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
4600 N ILLINOIS ST, Indianapolis, IN 46208
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering St Thomas Aquinas School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Center for Inquiry School 70 (rated 9.5/10, 0.6 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Center for Inquiry School 84 (rated 9.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, Herron Preparatory Academy (rated 8.9/10, 1.9 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Indianapolis, see our Indianapolis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 46208 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$55,435
Median Home Value
$206,000
Median Rent
$1,075/mo
Population
22,026
College Educated
40.2%
Homeownership
55.3%
Avg Commute
20.5 min
Poverty Rate
21.8%
Median Age
32.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Eden Elementary School Greenfield, IN | 8.8 |
| Johnson Elementary School Scottsburg, IN | 8.8 |
| ST MICHAEL SCHOOL Schererville, IN | 8.8 |
| ABC LEARNING CENTRE, INC (DBA ABC-STEWART SCHOOL) Columbus, IN | 8.9 |
| Ladoga Elementary School Ladoga, IN | 8.9 |
| Union Elementary School Bargersville, IN | 8.9 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES 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
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