Nature Valley School in Fresno, OH, offers co–educational programs for students in kindergarten through eighth grade in a rural community setting.
The school has an enrollment of 32 students with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 and employs two teachers.
Nature Valley School is affiliated with the Amish orientation and is a member of the Association of Christian Teachers and Schools (ACTS).
Tuition and enrollment data reflect a small, rural private school environment serving families seeking an elementary and middle school education.
Nearby rural schools include Oak Valley School and Auburn Hills School, providing comparable K–8 educational options within a few miles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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 Nature Valley School?
The application deadline for Nature Valley School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Nature Valley School is Legacy Christian School (9.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Valley School (1.7 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Coshocton Christian School (11.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Valley School
(Amish)
4215 Valley Rd Sw
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-6205
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-6205
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Auburn Hills School
(Amish)
10895 Hilltop Rd Sw
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-0363
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-0363
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Willow Brook School
(Amish)
32305 Tr 272
Fresno, OH 43824
(330) 897-2701
Fresno, OH 43824
(330) 897-2701
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Chili Valley School
(Amish)
29540 Cr-10
Fresno, OH 43824
(740) 545-5027
Fresno, OH 43824
(740) 545-5027
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Legacy Christian School ![Legacy Christian School Photo]( "Legacy Christian School Photo")
(Mennonite)
2772 Simons Dr NW
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-4322
Sugarcreek, OH 44681
(330) 852-4322
9.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 208 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Coshocton Christian School
(Christian)
48245 STE B Genesis Dr.
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-5052
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-5052
11.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
777 3rd St Ne
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 343-3302
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 343-3302
15.1 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 135 students
Gospel Haven Academy
(Mennonite)
6871 Sr 241
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
16 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Sports: 2
Zion Christian
(Mennonite)
6102 County Road 207
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4893
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4893
16.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 92 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Valley School
(Amish)
4215 Valley Rd Sw
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-6205
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-6205
1.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Auburn Hills School
(Amish)
10895 Hilltop Rd Sw
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-0363
Baltic, OH 43804
(330) 897-0363
2.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 33 students
Willow Brook School
(Amish)
32305 Tr 272
Fresno, OH 43824
(330) 897-2701
Fresno, OH 43824
(330) 897-2701
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 22 students
Chili Valley School
(Amish)
29540 Cr-10
Fresno, OH 43824
(740) 545-5027
Fresno, OH 43824
(740) 545-5027
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Coshocton Christian School
(Christian)
48245 STE B Genesis Dr.
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-5052
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-5052
11.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
39 Burt Ave
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-3728
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-3728
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 110 students Tuition listed
Kids Campus
(Christian)
468 Browns Ln
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-3542
Coshocton, OH 43812
(740) 622-3542
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 55 students
600 N Tuscarawas Ave
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 343-1184
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 343-1184
14 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 207 students
Gospel Haven Academy
(Mennonite)
6871 Sr 241
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
16 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Sports: 2
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
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Rank:
7/
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1318 Main St
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-4001
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-4001
9274.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 491 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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1360 Main St
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-3531
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-3531
9274.9 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 59%)
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Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
46 E Muskingum Ave
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-2921
Dresden, OH 43821
(740) 754-2921
9275 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 730 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26496 State Route 60
Warsaw, OH 43844
(740) 824-3522
Warsaw, OH 43844
(740) 824-3522
9276.5 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
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501 Blissfield Road
Warsaw, OH 43844
(740) 824-3727
Warsaw, OH 43844
(740) 824-3727
9277 miles
Gr: PK-2 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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