About the School
- Compass Rose Academy is an all–girls special education school located in rural Wabash, Indiana, serving grades 8 through 12.
- The school enrolls 23 students with a student–teacher ratio of 8:1 supported by three full–time teachers.
- Approximately 32% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some diversity within the school population.
- Affiliated with the Friends orientation, Compass Rose Academy provides education specifically tailored to its student needs in a rural community setting.
- The academy competes locally with other private schools in Wabash and nearby Marion, including Kinwell Academy and Paddock View Residential Center, serving similar high school grade levels.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Students By Grade
Student Body
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Compass Rose Academy?
The application deadline for Compass Rose Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Compass Rose Academy is Emmanuel Christian School (2.9 miles away)
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Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Baptist
129 Southwood Dr
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1677
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 46 students
Catholic
191 N Cass St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 615-6687
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Catholic
1009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2883
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Alternative School
815 N Western Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 618-4289
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students
Alternative School
1700 E Bradford Pike
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7740
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Baptist
129 Southwood Dr
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1677
Distance: 13.8 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students
Alternative School
815 N Western Ave
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 618-4289
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students
Alternative School
1700 E Bradford Pike
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7740
Distance: 18.4 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 41 students
Mennonite
5169 N 600 E
Kokomo, IN 46901
(765) 628-7640
Distance: 18.7 mi
Gr: 5-9 | 4 students
Pentecostal
943 Swan St
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 358-9100
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Baptist
129 Southwood Dr
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1677
Distance: 4.0 mi
Gr: K-6 | 46 students
Catholic
191 N Cass St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 615-6687
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Catholic
1009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2883
Distance: 15.0 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 25 students
Alternative School
1700 E Bradford Pike
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 664-7740
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
960 Warren St
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-1926
Distance: 2.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
Baptist
129 Southwood Dr
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1677
Distance: 13.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
Catholic
1009 W Kem Rd
Marion, IN 46952
(765) 662-2883
Distance: 15.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
Daycare / Preschool (Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
181 W Main Street
Peru, IN 46970
(765) 473-6659
Distance: 16.5 mi
Gr: PK-K | 21 students
Montessori School
3523 S Poplar St
Marion, IN 46953
(765) 674-9313
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Catholic
960 Warren St
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-1926
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
0.8 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
564 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
0.8 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
White's Jr-sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5233 S 50 E
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Wabash High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
580 N Miami St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
4.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Wabash Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
4.7 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
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