Countryside School in Lagrange, IN, serves 31 students in grades 1 through 8 with an Amish orientation in a rural community setting.
The school employs 3 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 10:1 for its co–ed elementary and middle school program.
Nearby schools serving grades 1–8 in Lagrange have enrollments ranging from 22 to 43 students and student–teacher ratios between 10:1 and 14:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Countryside School?
The application deadline for Countryside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Countryside School is Oak Hill School (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Morning Star (1.8 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morning Star
(Christian)
1505 W 350 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2002
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2002
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
New Valentine Amish School
(Amish)
1130 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Andersen Trail School
(Christian)
3945 S 125 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Maple Grove School
(Amish)
2535 W 100 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-4811
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-4811
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Meadow Lane School
(Amish)
2450 S 300 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sturgis Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Woodlawn Christian School
(Mennonite)
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
14.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Clinton Christian School ![Clinton Christian School Photo]( "Clinton Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
61763 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
15.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
18.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Morning Star
(Christian)
1505 W 350 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2002
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2002
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
New Valentine Amish School
(Amish)
1130 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Andersen Trail School
(Christian)
3945 S 125 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Maple Grove School
(Amish)
2535 W 100 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-4811
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-4811
2.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Meadow Lane School
(Amish)
2450 S 300 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sturgis Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
11.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
13.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
301 S Oak St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
14.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
18.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1730 Regent St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-4710
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-4710
9261.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 415 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
(Math: 66% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
68350 Cr 31
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2192
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2192
9262.7 miles
Gr: K-6 | 481 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
67530 Us 33
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 831-2184
9262.8 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 944 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Warrior Path - Bldg 1
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-3147
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-3147
9262.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12799 N Kern Road
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-4484
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-4484
9262.9 miles
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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