Mission Statement: Sycamore School exists so that academically gifted children can experience the enriched, accelerated education they need to reach their potential and to lead responsible, constructive, fulfilling lives.
Sycamore is the only fully accredited, private independent school in the state of Indiana - and one of the few in the nation - with the mission to meet the needs of gifted students from preschool 3 year olds through grade 8.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Top Ranked IN School
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 451 students
- Yearly Tuition: $17,925
- Acceptance rate: 90%
- Average class size: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Sycamore School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
Mild Learning Differences
Year Founded
1985
Summer School Offered
Yes
Awards
Blue Ribbon School - Selected in n/a
Student Body
Total Students
451 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
32%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
58%
Average Class Size
20 students
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$17,925
Tuition Notes
Preschool and Prekindergarten tuition ranges from 7825 to 17925 depending on full or half day program.
Summer Program Cost Notes
A variety of summer camp programs are offered throughout the summer.
% on Financial Aid
20%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$8,500
Acceptance Rate
90%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
Dr. Susan Karpicke
Admissions Associate
Erica Harrison
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
22 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Academic Olympics, Author Coffee House (5-8), Cathedral Academic Olympics (5-8), Chess teams (K - 8), Continental Mathematics League, Destination Imagination (5-8), Drama Club (5-8), Human Rights Club, Indiana Junior Academic Super Bowl, Knowledge Masters, MathCounts (5-8), National Junior Spanish Honor Society, Philosophy Club (5-8), QUIDDITCH Club, Science Olympiad, Spell Bowl (3-5), Spelling Bee (5-8), VEX and Lego Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Band (5), Grade-level choirs (5-8), Jazz Band flex (6-8), Symphonic Band (6-8)
Academic Olympics, Author Coffee House (5-8), Cathedral Academic Olympics (5-8), Chess teams (K - 8), Continental Mathematics League, Destination Imagination (5-8), Drama Club (5-8), Human Rights Club, Indiana Junior Academic Super Bowl, Knowledge Masters, MathCounts (5-8), National Junior Spanish Honor Society, Philosophy Club (5-8), QUIDDITCH Club, Science Olympiad, Spell Bowl (3-5), Spelling Bee (5-8), VEX and Lego Robotics
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Band (5), Grade-level choirs (5-8), Jazz Band flex (6-8), Symphonic Band (6-8)
School Notes
- Gifted learners have special intellectual, social, and emotional needs that are addressed at Sycamore. The educational environment is accelerated and enriched and instruction is differentiated. The curriculum is designed to help students develop higher-level thinking skills and offers greater complexity, more depth, and a faster pace than is typical. Sycamore students learn how to learn in a challenging enrvironment of intellectual peers and are encouraged to develop the skills and character traits of creative, productive, contributing members of society. Sycamore School values its positive, enthusiastic school climate that supports and nurtures school life.
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Sycamore School cost?
Sycamore School's tuition is approximately $17,925 for private students.
What schools are Sycamore School often compared to?
Sycamore School is often viewed alongside schools like International School Of Indiana by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Sycamore School?
The acceptance rate of Sycamore School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 89%.
What sports does Sycamore School offer?
Sycamore School offers 8 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Sycamore School's ranking?
Sycamore School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body and Most extracurriculars offered.
When is the application deadline for Sycamore School?
The application deadline for Sycamore School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Sycamore School located?
Sycamore School is located in the Crooked Creek neighborhood of Indianapolis, IN. There are 1 other private schools located in Crooked Creek.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 31, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
May 29, 2025 (Thursday)
Sycamore School Closed
June 19, 2025 (Thursday)
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