Indian Prairie offers a small, family-oriented setting which celebrates a diverse population of students. The school, which teaches kindergarten through third grade, offers reduced class sizes, several community partnerships, high academic achievement, a well-established Academically Talented program, at-risk support, before- and after-school (academic) support, and strong parent participation. Indian Prairie offers the option of morning or afternoon kindergarten in conjunction with a wrap-around program for an extended-day experience. 

The mission of Indian Prairie is to nurture young children into responsible, productive, emotionally secure citizens who are lifelong learners, through a program characterized by academic achievement, an involved community, and exemplary staff that encourages the unique abilities of each person.