Brookside Amish School in Berne, IN, serves 48 co–ed students from grades 1 through 8 in a rural setting.
The school operates as a Montessori program affiliated with Association Montessori International (AMI) and reflects an Amish orientation.
With 2 teachers, the student–teacher ratio is 24:1, supporting classroom instruction for this small rural private school.
Brookside Amish School is part of a local community of private schools offering similar grade spans within a few miles in Berne and nearby Geneva.
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Brookside Amish School?
The application deadline for Brookside Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Brookside Amish School is Jay County Christian Academy (14.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wabash Valley Amish School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Joseph School (13.9 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wabash Valley Amish School
(Amish)
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Huntertown, IN 46748
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Faith Christian Academy
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
1.4 miles
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Jay County Christian Academy
(Christian)
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Wesleyan Heritage Academy
(Methodist)
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
15.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Roanoke Baptist School
(Baptist)
11015 Lafayette Center Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 478-5500
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 478-5500
29.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
29.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wabash Valley Amish School
(Amish)
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Huntertown, IN 46748
1.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Faith Christian Academy
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
1.4 miles
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
13.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Jay County Christian Academy
(Christian)
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
14.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
19.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
9207.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
9207.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
West Jay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
9208.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Redkey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Box 6 W Main St
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
Redkey, IN 47373
(765) 369-2571
9210.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Norwell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
9211 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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