Latin School of Indianapolis

The Latin School of Indianapolis was a Catholic preparatory school located on Stevens Street, featuring four classrooms beside Holy Rosary Church and additional school facilities along the block. Teaching took place in small classes that created a personalized learning environment for students.

The school operated between 1955 and 1978 as Bishop Bruté Latin School, named after Simon Bruté, the first bishop of the Diocese of Vincennes. It was created to meet the Archdiocese's need for an academically rigorous institution for young men.

The school was known for its classical approach to education, requiring Latin instruction across four years and Greek studies during the final year. This rigorous academic focus shaped how students learned and prepared for their futures until curriculum changes in the mid-1960s.

Visitors can view the building and its close connection to Holy Rosary Church, which formed a central part of the school complex. The compact setting helps you understand the modest size and private school environment that shaped personalized instruction.

About 500 young men graduated from the school, and notably 86 of them went on to be ordained as priests in the Archdiocese of Indianapolis. This high rate shows the spiritual influence the institution had on many of its students.

Location: Indiana

Inception: 1955

GPS coordinates: 39.75820,-86.14840

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:42