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Best Elkhart County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 50 private schools serving 3,902 students in Elkhart County, IN (there are 59 public schools, serving 34,248 public students). 10% of all K-12 students in Elkhart County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top-ranked private schools in Elkhart County, IN include Bethany Christian Schools, Trinity Lutheran School, and Elkhart Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
96% of private schools in Elkhart County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Top-Ranked Elkhart County Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bethany Christian Schools
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(Mennonite)
2904 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2567
Gr: K-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Clinton Christian School
Clinton Christian School Photo
(Christian)
61763 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Elkhart Christian Academy
(Baptist)
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Gr: PK-12 | 513 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
117 W Monroe St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-9480
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Tuition listed
1331 N Main St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4855
Gr: PK-8 | 275 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
30888 County Road 6
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 674-8800
Gr: PK-8 | 330 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition listed
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
Brenneman Daycare Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
61115 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Brookside School
(Amish)
300 N 1000 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(260) 350-2123
Gr: 1-6 | 29 students Tuition listed
Clay Meadow School
(Amish)
(1)
11835 W 500 S
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-9987
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Clinton Center Amish
(Amish)
63452 Cr 37
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 642-3141
Gr: 1-8 | 20 students
Corner View Parochial School
(Amish)
7022 W 1300 N
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 354-8364
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
23830 County Road 106
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4444
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Country Lane School
(Amish)
12930 County Road 30
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 501-3553
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Country Meadow School
(Amish)
13220 State Rd 4
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 825-3279
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Crossing National, Inc
Alternative School (Christian)
515 S Main St Suite 1
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 226-0671
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Tuition listed
Crystal Springs School Amish
(Amish)
59079 County Road 41
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-7176
Gr: 1-8 | 48 students
DeCamp Avenue KinderCare
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Daycare / Preschool
2610 DeCamp Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-9132
Gr: NS-PK
East Locke School
(Amish)
70701 County Road 3
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-0785
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Eden Meadow School
(Amish)
5125 S 1050 W
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-4810
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Eight Square School
(Amish)
60517 County Road 35
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 533-2511
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Forest Grove School
(Amish)
59800 County Road 43
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 849-5569
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Forks Valley School
(Amish)
580 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3631
Gr: 1-7 | 35 students
Goshen Christian Montessori
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Montessori School (Christian)
727 New York ST
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Harrison Christian School
(Mennonite)
64784 County Road 11
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-2515
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students
Hillside Amish School
(Amish)
62787 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3230
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Hillside Mennonite W
(Mennonite)
26328 Cr 38
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-1849
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Meadow Lark School
(Amish)
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Meadow Valley School
(Mennonite)
24390 County Road 46
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 354-0606
Gr: 1-8 | 29 students
Middle Barrens School
(Amish)
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Montessori School Of Elkhart
Montessori School
(5)
1 Montessori Dr
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-3037
Gr: PK-K | 158 students
Northern Maple Christian School
(Mennonite)
60536 Cr 113
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 830-5197
Gr: 1-8 | 24 students
Oak Grove School
(Amish)
11049 Shively Rd.
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-4143
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Oak Grove School Amish
(Amish)
69150 Beech Rd
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-0216
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Old Order Mennonite Garden Spot
(Mennonite)
29731 County Road 36
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 336-4424
Gr: 1-8 | 33 students
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Elkhart County, Indiana

Elkhart County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
29138 County Road 144
Nappanee, IN 46550
Gr: PK-8 | 30 students
The Crossing Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Christian)
451 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students
3601 E. Bristol, Street
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 266-9018
Gr: K-7 | 9 students
9915 W Hepton Road
Nappanee, IN 46550
(260) 350-5215
Gr: 1-8 | 47 students
Honeyview Amish School (Closed 2025)
Alternative School (Amish)
4495 S 950 W
Millersburg, IN 46543
(260) 593-3377
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
19153 County Road 104
Bristol, IN 46507
(574) 848-5818
Gr: PK-12 | 4 students
24915 County Road 142
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 536-4406
Gr: 1-10 | 11 students
30719 Cr 46
Wakarusa, IN 46573
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
65491 E County Line Rd
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3411
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
62840 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
Gr: 1-8 | 49 students
65265 County Road 13
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-4427
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students

Overview

This County (Elkhart County)
This State (IN)
# Schools
50 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,902 Students
122,241 Students
% Average Students of Color
27%
26%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
287 Teachers
9,106 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
49%
46%
Average Class Size
19 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
10 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1045
(Out of 1600)
1193

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$7,729
$10,330
Average % on Financial Aid
93%
54%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$7,250
$9,318
Average Acceptance Rate
89%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.48
0.59
# American Indian Students
7 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
34 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
384 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
9%
# Black Students
50 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
2,782 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
69%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
744 Students
30,420 Students
% of Others Students
19%
25%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Elkhart County, IN?
The top-ranked private schools in Elkhart County, IN include Bethany Christian Schools, Trinity Lutheran School, and Elkhart Christian Academy.
How many private schools are located in Elkhart County?
50 private schools are located in Elkhart County.
How diverse are private schools in Elkhart County?
Elkhart County private schools are approximately 27% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 26%.
What percentage of students in Elkhart County go to private school?
10% of all K-12 students in Elkhart County are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elkhart County?
96% of private schools in Elkhart County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).
Which private schools in Elkhart County are often viewed compared to one another?

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