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#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.

Private

1750 W 64TH ST, Indianapolis, IN 46260

  • 7.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A9.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.9:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.5 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,190
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index59%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment363
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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

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

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

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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)

White59.0%
Asian20.9%
Two or More13.5%
Black5.0%
Hispanic0.8%
Pacific Islander0.6%
Native American0.3%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Monica Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition8.7PK–80.6 mi334Compare →
The Childrens House, Inc.Private · tuition6.4PK–80.7 mi38Compare →
Hasten Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition8.0PK–80.9 mi78Compare →
The Orchard SchoolPrivate · tuition8.5PK–81.0 mi402Compare →

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
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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