Colonial Christian School is a K4-12 accredited, private, college preparatory Christian school located on the northeast side of Indianapolis.
As a ministry of Colonial Hills Baptist Church, we accept students from churches of like doctrine and practice. Excellent academics, Biblical worldview, Christian discipleship, traditional instructional format, award winning fine arts programs, and competitive sports programs are hallmarks of our school.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 254 students
- Yearly Tuition: $6,550
- Acceptance rate: 35%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: Jul. 15
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Colonial Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Acceptance Rate
Advanced Degrees
Student Body
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild learning differences; SPED Coordinator on staff; accommodations for IEP; private tutoring available
Year Founded
1976
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
254 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
7%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
Average Class Size
20 students
Advanced Courses
AP Physics, Calculus Dual Credit, English 12 Dual Credit, Honors Algebra II, Honors Chemistry, Honors Spanish II, Precalculus and Trigonometry Dual Credit, Spanish III Dual Credit, Statistics Dual Credit
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Prescribed Uniform listed on website
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jul. 15
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Vouchers accepted. Tax Credit scholarships available. Multi-child discount applied to enrollees in full day K5-12th grades.
% on Financial Aid
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,400
Acceptance Rate
35%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Shawnna Moritz
Admissions Associate
Andrew Fry
Sports
Total Sports Offered
4 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
6 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
American Christian Honor Society, Class Officers, Journalism/Yearbook, Robotics Club (grades 4-6), SALT (Servants and Leaders Together), Spirit Team
American Christian Honor Society, Class Officers, Journalism/Yearbook, Robotics Club (grades 4-6), SALT (Servants and Leaders Together), Spirit Team
School Notes
- Colonial Christian School is an Indiana Choice School with an A rating from the Indiana Department of Education for four of the past five years.
- Colonial Christian School has been recognized by the Indiana Department of Education as a high performing high school for the past three years.
- CCS scored in the top 6% in Indiana on the 2018-2019 ILEARN Test (grades 3-8 combined ELA/MATH proficiency scores).
- Colonial Christian School received an award in 2017 from Ivy Tech for the Largest Growth in High School Based Dual Enrollment.
- In 2017-18 and 2018-19, students at CCS won first place in the Mathletics Showdown Challenge between the US and Canada.
- CCS competes nationally in the American Association of Christian Schools National Fine Arts, Bible, and Academics competition and has won multiple first place awards in both individual and group categories.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Colonial Christian School cost?
Colonial Christian School's tuition is approximately $6,550 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Colonial Christian School?
The acceptance rate of Colonial Christian School is 35%, which is lower than the national average of 88%. Colonial Christian School's acceptance rate is ranked among the top private schools in Indiana with low acceptance rates.
What sports does Colonial Christian School offer?
Colonial Christian School offers 4 interscholastic sports: Basketball, Cheering, Soccer and Volleyball.
What is Colonial Christian School's ranking?
Colonial Christian School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Lowest average acceptance rates, Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Colonial Christian School?
The application deadline for Colonial Christian School is Jul. 15.
In what neighborhood is Colonial Christian School located?
Colonial Christian School is located in the Washington Township neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 9 other private schools located in Washington Township.
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