Indianapolis, IN · K–11
Last verified August 20, 2026
615 W 64th St., 46260 · (317) 713-5713
Enrollment
402
Student:teacher
5:1
Published tuition
$14,390–$27,750
Application fee
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Tuition by division
| Division | Grades | Annual tuition | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | 3-Day Preschool Program | $14,390 | — |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | 5-Day Preschool Program | $23,925 | — |
| Preschool / Pre-K2026-27 | Pre-Kindergarten | $23,925 | — |
| Elementary2026-27 | Kindergarten - Fourth Grade | $23,925 | — |
| Middle school2026-27 | Fifth Grade | $24,525 | includes approximate costs of Middle School class trips |
| Middle school2026-27 | Sixth Grade | $24,800 | includes approximate costs of Middle School class trips |
| Middle school2026-27 | Seventh Grade | $24,925 | includes approximate costs of Middle School class trips |
| Middle school2026-27 | Eighth Grade | $27,750 | includes approximate costs of Middle School class trips |
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Curriculum & special classes
The school offers a progressive education with hands-on, child-centered, collaborative lessons across Early Childhood, Elementary, and Middle School. It emphasizes developing independent, critical thinkers and includes a focus on outdoor education and the arts.
Financial aid
The Orchard School offers a Flexible Tuition and Scholarships Program, which is a need-based financial aid program. It uses the Clarity Application to determine a family’s level of financial need based on income, assets, expenses, and debts.
Before & after school care
Before school
Not listed
After school
Kids Connect, a before and after school enrichment program.
Cost
Not listed
Extended-care hours and rates change yearly — parents can correct these below.
Admissions
The admissions process aims to determine if The Orchard School is the best educational fit for a child and family. Applicants are considered for first-round offers based on a January 31 deadline, with rolling admissions afterward as positions remain available.
Apply by
January 31
Acceptance rate
Not listed
Application fee
Not listed
What they ask for: Application ($100 fee), student records (report cards/progress reports and academic testing), Confidential Teacher Recommendations (two for grades 5-8, waived for Early Childhood not in a daycare/classroom), Child Development Inventory for Parents (Preschool–Kindergarten), Independent School Entrance Exam (ISEE At Home) for grades 5-8 ($200 fee), student assessment (Preschool-5) or shadow visit (grades 6-8).
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