About the School
- Pleasant Ridge School in Shipshewana, IN serves 27 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with two teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 for its regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Pleasant Ridge has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, reflecting the local cultural context. Located near several other private schools offering grades 1–8, Pleasant Ridge provides education in a rural area outside Shipshewana.
- Enrollment size and community type may be considerations for families seeking a small rural Indiana private school for elementary and middle grades.
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pleasant Ridge School?
The application deadline for Pleasant Ridge School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to Pleasant Ridge School is Clinton Christian School (8.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadow Lark School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brenneman Daycare Ministry (12.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
9785 W State Road 120
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(574) 364-0091
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
54604 County Road 43
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9566
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
Amish
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Distance: 8.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
61763 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
Distance: 8.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Mennonite
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students
Mennonite
64784 County Road 11
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-2515
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
9785 W State Road 120
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(574) 364-0091
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
54604 County Road 43
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9566
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
Amish
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
61115 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students
Catholic
117 W Monroe St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-9480
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School (Christian)
727 New York ST
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Distance: 14.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Montessori School (Christian)
23830 County Road 106
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4444
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
9259.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
9259.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
58901 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 522-0379
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 522-0379
9260.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59021 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
9260.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58703 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
9260.2 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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