Purpose Of Life Academy in Indianapolis, IN, serves 26 students in pre鈥搆indergarten through kindergarten within a Christian early childhood program.
The school is located in a large city neighborhood, Marian Cold Springs, and operates with one teacher, resulting in a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 26:1.
All students identify as students of color, placing the school among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for diversity.
The academy is a member of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) and maintains an other religious affiliation.
Purpose Of Life Academy provides early learning opportunities in a city鈥揵ased setting, distinct from larger Indianapolis private schools with lower student鈥搕eacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Purpose Of Life Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Purpose Of Life Academy?
The application deadline for Purpose Of Life Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Purpose Of Life Academy located?
Purpose Of Life Academy is located in the Marian Cold Springs neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Marian Cold Springs.
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Purpose Of Life Academy is Cardinal Ritter High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is School Of Knowledge (1.1 miles away)
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Cardinal Ritter High School
(Catholic)
3360 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3352 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 926-0516
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 926-0516
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 307 students
School Of Knowledge
(Islamic)
2850 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
2822 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-5211
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-5211
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cardinal Ritter High School
(Catholic)
3360 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School Of Knowledge
(Islamic)
2850 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
3237 W 16th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 500-4722
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 500-4722
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 22 students
Indianapolis Training Inst
Alternative School (Christian)
2820 N Meridian
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-7301
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-7301
2.9 miles
Gr: 6-10 | 15 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cardinal Ritter High School
(Catholic)
3360 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 924-4333
0.9 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 586 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
3352 W 30th St
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 926-0516
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 926-0516
0.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 307 students
School Of Knowledge
(Islamic)
2850 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
2822 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-5211
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-5211
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
School Of Knowledge
(Islamic)
2850 Cold Spring Rd
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
Indianapolis, IN 46222
(317) 923-0328
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 327 students
4330 N Michigan Road
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 923-1951
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 550 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 33 Tuition listed
2822 Dr Martin Luther King Jr St
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-5211
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 926-5211
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 168 students
Christ Temple Christian Academy
(Pentecostal)
430 W Fall Creek Parkway North Dr
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-1255
Indianapolis, IN 46208
(317) 924-1255
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 14 students
33 E 33rd Street
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
Indianapolis, IN 46205
(317) 926-0425
2.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 382 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(317) 539-9315
Clayton, IN 46118
(317) 539-9315
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(317) 745-5491
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-5491
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(317) 745-6431
Danville, IN 46122
(317) 745-6431
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