Valley Line in Shipshewana, IN is a rural, co–ed private school serving grades 1 through 8 with an enrollment of 52 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 3 teachers on staff to support its academic programs.
Valley Line is affiliated with the Amish community and holds a religious orientation classified as other religious.
Compared to nearby rural Indiana private schools serving grades 1–8, Valley Line has a moderate enrollment size and student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 52 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
52 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
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 Valley Line?
The application deadline for Valley Line is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Valley Line is Sturgis Christian School (8.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Golden Rule School (1.0 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golden Rule School
(Amish)
2315 N 400 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3185
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3185
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Shipshe Meadows School
(Amish)
7230 W 250 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Pleasant Acres School
(Amish)
2605 W 100 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-4257
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-4257
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
Blue Ridge School
(Amish)
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
Tollway View Amish School
(Amish)
5290 W 700 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4444
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4444
4 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
8.8 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
12.3 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
12.4 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
14 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Golden Rule School
(Amish)
2315 N 400 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3185
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3185
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Shipshe Meadows School
(Amish)
7230 W 250 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
2.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Pleasant Acres School
(Amish)
2605 W 100 N
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-4257
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-4257
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 44 students
Blue Ridge School
(Amish)
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
Tollway View Amish School
(Amish)
5290 W 700 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4444
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4444
4 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
8.8 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
10.3 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 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Avg. class size: 70 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goshen Christian Montessori ![Goshen Christian Montessori Photo - Good friends]( "Goshen Christian Montessori Photo - Good friends")
Montessori School (Christian)
727 New York ST
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
17.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
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3/
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2605 Cr 15 N
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5583
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5583
9263.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 428 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
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4/
Bottom 50%10
925 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-8640
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-8640
9264.6 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 889 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 S Elm Street
Milford, IN 46542
(574) 658-9444
Milford, IN 46542
(574) 658-9444
9264.6 miles
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
412 S Greene Rd
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7677
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7677
9264.6 miles
Gr: K-4 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1216 S Indiana Ave
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-0391
9265.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 927 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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