Excellent
#31 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 6% of private schools
Sycamore School
Elementary School · Indianapolis, IN
A private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1750 W 64TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46260
- 7.9:1 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.
Data not available
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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
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Sycamore 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 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Indianapolis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,642
Median home value
$271,600
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
44.9%
Homeownership
50.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46260; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Monica Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.7 | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 334 | Compare → |
| The Childrens House, Inc.Private · tuition | 6.4 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 38 | Compare → |
| Hasten Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| The Orchard SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 402 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Sycamore School is listed in Indianapolis, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Sycamore School
Sycamore School is a private elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, serving approximately 363 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #31 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sycamore School
What grades does Sycamore School serve?
Sycamore School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Sycamore School?
Sycamore School has an enrollment of approximately 363 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sycamore School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sycamore School is 7.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sycamore School rank in IN?
Sycamore School ranks #31 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Sycamore School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sycamore School 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 Sycamore School a private school?
Yes, Sycamore School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Sycamore School a religious school?
No, Sycamore School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 363
- Gender Split
- 51% M / 49% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 170 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Marion County
- Phone
- (317) 202-2500
- Area population (ZIP 46260)
- 35,102
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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.
- 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 46260; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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