About the School
- Jefferson Parochial Amish School in Berne, IN serves 34 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 with 2 teachers supporting its co–ed regular elementary and secondary program.
- Affiliated with the Amish orientation and the American Montessori Society, the school offers a faith–based education under other religious affiliation.
- As a rural Indiana private school, Jefferson Parochial Amish School provides instruction from 1st to 8th grade for families seeking a Montessori–influenced Amish education.
- Nearby private schools include Twin Oak School and Prairie School, offering similar grade spans within a short driving distance from Berne.
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Jefferson Parochial Amish School?
The application deadline for Jefferson Parochial Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Jefferson Parochial Amish School is Jay County Christian Academy (14.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Twin Oak School (0.7 miles away)
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Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
10117 S 450 E
Geneva, IN 46740
(260) 368-7236
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students
Amish
9788 S 150 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Amish
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Amish
989 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Christian
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Distance: 19.5 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Methodist
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
Distance: 31.9 mi
Gr: K-9 | 543 students
Catholic
110 N Pierce St
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-8561
Distance: 32.0 mi
Gr: K-12 | 524 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10
Catholic
515 East Second Street
Delphos, OH 45833
(419) 692-5371
Distance: 0.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
10117 S 450 E
Geneva, IN 46740
(260) 368-7236
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students
Amish
9788 S 150 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 3.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Amish
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Distance: 5.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
Amish
989 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Christian
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Distance: 15.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 175 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
200 W Wayne St
Celina, OH 45822
(419) 586-2379
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students
Catholic
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Distance: 16.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Distance: 18.3 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
South Adams High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
6.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Bloomfield Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 E 500 N
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
Bryant, IN 47326
(260) 726-9417
8.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
10.6 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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