Find a private school in Indiana: Catholic preschool in Indianapolis, Christian elementary & middle school for boys & girls. Early childhood education & kindergarten programs in Marion County IN.
St. Lawrence Catholic School: St. Lawrence Catholic School, located on the northeast side of Indianapolis, Indiana, is a private Catholic School offering Preschool through 8th Grade programs. St. Lawrence School was awarded the "National School of Excellence" in 1994, and in 2006 naming it a Blue Ribbon School. St. Lawrence is one of the schools in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis participating in the Teacher Advancement Program, a professional development program funded through the Milken Foundation.
Preschool through Grade 8 Catholic Education Programs: Curriculum: Every student at Saint Lawrence Catholic School is expected to participate in all of the educational programs that are a part of the school curriculum. Our curriculum is comprised of the standards mandated by the Indiana Department of Education as well as additional standards required by the Archdiocese of Indianapolis.
Extended Care: A morning care program is offered from 7:00 – 7:30 a.m. and an after school care program is offered from 2:40 – 6:00 p.m. on days when school is in session for the full day. Advance notice will be given through the scheduling of the school calendar on days that the Extended Care program will not be provided.
Situated on the north side of Indianapolis, Indiana, St. Luke Elementary School is a private Catholic school offering Kindergarten - Grade 8 programs. We have been serving the north side of Indianapolis for over forty-five years. We are recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School by the U.S. Department of Education and classified as an “Exemplary” school by the Indiana Department of Education.
Our kindergarten through 8th grade structure allows for our older children to become visible role models to the younger students in our building through service opportunities and cross-grade projects. Our students take the solid foundation in faith, academics, the arts, sciences and the self-discipline developed at St. Luke and are successful at the best high schools in the area.
Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, The Orchard School is an independent, non-sectarian school for students in Preschool through Grade 8. Nine mothers who were committed to building an alternative elementary and middle school experience in Indianapolis founded Orchard in 1922.
The Orchard School’s mission is to develop and educate the whole child. As a progressive, non-sectarian, independent school, Orchard commits to advance each student’s academic success, self-confidence, open mindedness, ethical character, leadership, and love of learning.
The genesis of Orchard came from the writings and philosophy of John Dewey and the progressive school movement of the early 1900s. Today, Orchard continues to build upon its history and tradition of providing a progressive, child-centered education that puts the child's needs first.
Preschool, Elementary & Middle School Programs (Pre-K through 8th Grade)
Preschool through Grade 8 subjects include:
- Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Science
- Social Studies
- Dance
- Drama
- Health
- Multicultural Education
- Music
- Physical Education
- Spanish
- Technology
- Visual Arts
iD Tech Camps provides immersive technology summer programs for kids and teens in 28 states across the U.S.. iD Tech Camps in Indiana offers week-long, tech-related day and overnight camps for kids ages 7-12 & teens ages 13-17. These technology education programs take place at 80 elite U.S. universities, including Purdue University in West Lafayette IN, and Butler University in Indianapolis IN.
iD Tech Camps summer programs in Indiana immerse students in the collegiate experience. Students build STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) skills in the tech labs, eat in the university dining hall, explore campus, and make new friends. Overnight campers sleep right in the college dorms.
With 8 students maximum per instructor, iD Tech Camps customizes the curriculum around you. Choose from a wide range of course topics - Game Design, Coding, Programming in Java and C++, Minecraft Modding, Robotics, and more.
Unlock your internal Drive, and gain a competitive advantage in college and beyond. Discover how your talents and passions can lead to a future career!
As our first experience with iD Tech Camps, I have to say that I am very impressed. The communication with staff on-site was excellent and every student seemed to have learned a lot.” - Anita C., Parent, Purdue University
1-week Day & Overnight Camps (ages 7-12) - Adventures in Game Design - Platform & Racing Games
- Adventures in Game Design - Minecraft
- Intro to Programming with Scratch & Java
- 3D Game Design with Minecraft 3D
- Role-Playing Game Design with RPG
1-week Day & Overnight Camps (ages 13-17) - Programming in Java
- Programming in C++
- Game Modding & Java Coding - Minecraft
- Robotics Engineering & Programming with VEX
- RPG Game Design with Torchlight ll
- 3D Level Design - Portal 2 & Team Fortress 2
- FPS Game Design - Unreal Engine
Located in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, International School of Indiana (ISI) is an independent, non-profit Pre-K-12 school for students from the age of 3 up to Grade 12. ISI is the only school in the Midwest to offer a trilingual program and an International Baccalaureate program for all students. We believe that this fosters open-mindedness, critical and independent thought and a greater understanding of humanity.
Because today's children will be running the show in a few short years, an investment in the education provided by the International School of Indiana will help shape the attitudes, the contributions and the thinking of the world to come.
ISI follows a strong language immersion component with French and Spanish in the elementary school and although Middle and High School is English-based, the school offers rich opportunities for students from Grade 6 up to either continue and add to these languages, or to learn one of these from beginner or intermediate level.
Recognized as an International Baccalaureate World School, we are accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States, French Ministry of Education and Spanish Ministry of Education.
Educational Programs for Children in Pre-K through 12th Grade:
- Trinlingual Program (English, French and Spanish)
- Early Years Program
- Middle Years Program
- International Baccalaureate Program
- Preschool
- Elementary School
- Middle School
- High School
- Challenging Curriculum with English, science, math, social studies, Spanish, French, the arts and athletics
- College Counselling
- Technology Department
- Exchange Trips
- Summer Reading Program
Acacia Academy Private Special Education / Therapeutic School
Courses / Programs
Acacia Academy is an accredited, private special education / therapeutic school for grades 1-12 and offers a Transition Program for ages 18-22 servicing the Chicago, IL area. The Acacia tree symbolizes what our school strives to achieve: educational stability with roots of strength and character that will last a lifetime making Acacia Academy a safe place to grow and learn.
Offering a variety of school year and summer programs designed to meet each student’s learning objectives in terms of his/her learning capabilities. Acacia Academy is AdvancED accredited and has locations in La Grange and Burr Ridge Illinois.
The Illinois State Board of Education has approved Acacia Academy for out-of-district placement for special education. Students from all over northern Illinois attend Acacia Academy. In many cases, the school district provides tuition and transportation.
Acacia teachers are flexible in their approach to teaching and will personalize the curriculum to adhere to the student learning needs, as opposed to the student modifying themselves for the curriculum. Differentiated Instruction (DI) is a systematic approach to planning curriculum and instruction for an academically diverse learner through responsive teaching.
Responsive teaching is focusing on who we teach, what we teach, where we teach, and how we are teaching. Teachers consider student characteristics of readiness, interests and learning styles while planning curriculum.
Elementary (Grades 1-8), High School (Grades 9-12), Transition Program (Ages 18-22)
All Learning Disabilities such as Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Autism, Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD/ADHD), Executive Functioning, and Auditory/Visual Processing Needs
Anxiety, School Phobia, and School Refusal
Emotional and Social Needs.
Students not performing at appropriate grade levels.
General education students to meet their academic goals and potential.
St. Roch Catholic School, located in Indianapolis, Indiana, is a fully accredited Elementary School offering Kindergarten through Grade 8 programs. Saint Roch School works cooperatively with the family, the Church and the community to provide each student with a foundation that will provide the cornerstone for their lives as they enter adulthood.
St. Roch Catholic School offers each student the opportunity to learn and grow in a unique family atmosphere. Teachers are fully licensed by the state of Indiana and work to help students discover their gifts and talents.