Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Apple Grove
About the School
- Apple Grove is a rural, co–ed alternative school in Orrville, OH, offering Montessori–based education for students in kindergarten through 8th grade.
- The school enrolls 42 students with a student–teacher ratio of 14:1, supported by 3 teachers.
- Founded with an Amish orientation and other religious affiliations, Apple Grove is a member of Association Montessori International (AMI).
- Apple Grove serves families seeking a rural alternative education program in the Orrville area with focused small–group instruction.
- Nearby private schools include Central Christian School and Oak Grove II, providing additional options for K–8 education within a few miles.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 42 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
42 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Apple Grove?
The application deadline for Apple Grove is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Apple Grove is Central Christian School (1.3 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Faith Christian Academy (9.0 miles away)
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Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
11768 Berg Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 42 students
Alternative School (Amish)
12353 Arnold
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Amish
10880 Emerson Rd.
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
5321 S Kansas Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: K-9 | 67 students
All-girls (Amish)
7373 Kidron Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 216 students
Christian
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 252 students
Christian
4599b Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6436
Distance: 1.3 mi
Gr: K-12 | 329 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Distance: 1.9 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
11768 Berg Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 42 students
Alternative School (Amish)
12353 Arnold
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Amish
10880 Emerson Rd.
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 2.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
5321 S Kansas Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Distance: 9.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Distance: 9.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Montessori School
1170 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
Distance: 10.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 139 students
Catholic
515 Beall Ave
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 262-8671
Distance: 10.8 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 252 students
Christian
4599b Burbank Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 345-6436
Distance: 11.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 89 students
9060 Yoder Rd
Sterling, OH 44276
(330) 669-2900
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
13495 State Route 39
Big Prairie, OH 44611
(330) 378-2111
Big Prairie, OH 44611
(330) 378-2111
9300.7 miles
Gr: K-2 | 97 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14059 State Route 226
Lakeville, OH 44638
(419) 827-2006
Lakeville, OH 44638
(419) 827-2006
9300.8 miles
Gr: 3-5 | 100 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
(Math: 86% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7334 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3519
9303.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7473 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3833
9303.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
(Math: 53% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7569 N Elyria Rd
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
West Salem, OH 44287
(419) 846-3974
9303.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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