How big is the gap between the voucher and tuition in Indianapolis?
Smaller than most families expect at many schools, large at a few. Chalkbeat's July 2026 analysis of 21 voucher schools inside IPS boundaries found a median gap of $1,694 between non-member tuition and the $7,456 voucher for an IPS-area student.
Statewide, about three in four Choice students in 2025-26 attended at a tuition and fee level between $5,001 and $10,000, according to IDOE's annual report.
Which Indianapolis schools use sliding-scale tuition?
Some build aid into the price. The Oaks Academy sets tuition on a sliding scale tied to household size and local median income, and Providence Cristo Rey, whose 2026-27 tuition is $27,900, admits families up to 250% of poverty and estimates family contributions of $365 to $2,100, per Chalkbeat.
Ask every school three questions: are you on the Choice list, what do I owe after the voucher for my district, and which SGO do you partner with.
| School aid | State or SGO programs |
|---|---|
| Set and funded by the school | Set by statute or the SGO |
| Applied after Choice is counted | Choice is counted first |
| Can change year to year | Choice amounts are published by district |