Northside School in Shipshewana, IN, offers co鈥揺d education for grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school serves 26 students with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1, supported by 2 full鈥搕ime teachers.
Nearby schools include Blue Ridge School and Meadow Lark School, providing additional private school options within 5 miles.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 26 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
26 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
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 Northside School?
The application deadline for Northside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Northside School is Clinton Christian School (10.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Blue Ridge School (2.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Sturgis Christian School (11.4 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Ridge School
(Amish)
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
2 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
Meadow Lark School
(Amish)
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Middle Barrens School
(Amish)
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Shipshe Meadows School
(Amish)
7230 W 250 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
4.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Tollway View Amish School
(Amish)
5290 W 700 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4444
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4444
4.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
10.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Woodlawn Christian School
(Mennonite)
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
11.3 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Sturgis Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
11.4 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
15.2 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Blue Ridge School
(Amish)
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
2 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
Meadow Lark School
(Amish)
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
3.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Middle Barrens School
(Amish)
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Shipshe Meadows School
(Amish)
7230 W 250 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
4.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Tollway View Amish School
(Amish)
5290 W 700 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4444
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4444
4.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 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
11.4 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
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
63590 Borgert Rd
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-5135
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immaculate Conception School
(Catholic)
601 S Douglas Avenue
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 273-2085
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 273-2085
14.6 miles
Gr: PK-7 | 32 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Brenneman Daycare Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
61115 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
15 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
9262.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
755 E Van Buren St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7421
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7421
9262.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 E Woodview Dr
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-3117
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-3117
9262.5 miles
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S Nappanee St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4815
9263 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 569 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1735 Strong Ave
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4870
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 295-4870
9263.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 476 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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