South Beech School in Bremen, IN, offers co–ed education for grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting with an Amish religious affiliation.
The school enrolls 20 students with a student–teacher ratio of 10:1, supported by 2 full–time teachers.
Established in 1901, South Beech School is among Indiana's oldest private schools by founding date.
South Beech School is located near other private schools serving grades 1–8 within 2 miles in Bremen and surrounding communities.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 20 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
South Beech School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
20 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 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
What is South Beech School's ranking?
South Beech School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for South Beech School?
The application deadline for South Beech School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school to South Beech School is United Christian School (3.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Oak Grove School Amish (0.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Paul's Lutheran School (4.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove School Amish
(Amish)
69150 Beech Rd
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-0216
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-0216
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Oak Grove School
(Amish)
11049 Shively Rd.
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-4143
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-4143
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Pine View
(Amish)
30719 County Road 46
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 642-1108
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 642-1108
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Sandy Ridge School
(Amish)
516 1st Rd
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7661
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7661
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 69 students
1589 B Rd
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2250
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2250
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
29522 County Road 52
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7505
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7505
3.1 miles
Gr: K-11 | 90 students Tuition listed
Community Baptist Christian School ![Community Baptist Christian School Photo - Community Baptist Christian School]( "Community Baptist Christian School Photo - Community Baptist Christian School")
(Baptist)
5715 Miami St
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 291-3620
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 291-3620
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students Sports: 5
Elkhart Christian Academy
(Baptist)
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bais Yaakov High School Of Indiana
All-girls (Jewish)
1530 Jackson Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 257-0689
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 257-0689
12.2 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 19 students
Ironwood Christian School
(Pentecostal)
4609 S Ironwood Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-8006
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-8006
12.2 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 12 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Oak Grove School Amish
(Amish)
69150 Beech Rd
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-0216
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-0216
0.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Oak Grove School
(Amish)
11049 Shively Rd.
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-4143
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-4143
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Pine View
(Amish)
30719 County Road 46
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 642-1108
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 642-1108
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Sandy Ridge School
(Amish)
516 1st Rd
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7661
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7661
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 69 students
1589 B Rd
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2250
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2250
2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
605 S Center St
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2790
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2790
4.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Community Baptist Christian School ![Community Baptist Christian School Photo - Community Baptist Christian School]( "Community Baptist Christian School Photo - Community Baptist Christian School")
(Baptist)
5715 Miami St
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 291-3620
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 291-3620
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students Sports: 5
Elkhart Christian Academy
(Baptist)
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
12.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Jude Elementary School
(Catholic)
19657 Hildebrand Street
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-8695
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-8695
12.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 197 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 10 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Queen Of Peace School
(Catholic)
4508 Vistula Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 255-0392
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 255-0392
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 School
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-3391
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-3391
9229.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 School
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-3389
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-3389
9229.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 School Dr
North Liberty, IN 46554
(574) 656-8123
North Liberty, IN 46554
(574) 656-8123
9231 miles
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
55400 Quince Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
9233.3 miles
Gr: PK-5
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Discovery Ln
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2001
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2001
9234.4 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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