Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Morning Star
About the School
- Morning Star in Lagrange, IN, is a rural Christian co–ed private school serving grades 1 through 8 with a total enrollment of 22 students.
- The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with two full–time teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Morning Star is part of the Lagrange community's rural private school options, offering education within a Christian orientation.
- Compared to nearby Lagrange 1–8 private schools, Morning Star has a smaller enrollment size and a similar student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Morning Star?
The application deadline for Morning Star is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Morning Star is Oak Hill School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Andersen Trail School (0.6 miles away)
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Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Christian
3945 S 125 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Catholic
2915 W 350 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-7469
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Amish
430 W 200 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3136
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
Amish
2450 S 300 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
1130 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students
3455 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(541) 744-0954
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Mennonite
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Distance: 14.5 mi
Gr: K-12 | 265 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
61763 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
Distance: 19.0 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Distance: 0.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Christian
3945 S 125 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
Distance: 1.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Catholic
2915 W 350 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-7469
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Amish
430 W 200 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3136
Distance: 1.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
Amish
2450 S 300 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
1130 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
Distance: 4.9 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 169 students
3455 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(541) 744-0954
Distance: 13.3 mi
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Church of the Nazarene
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Distance: 14.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
301 S Oak St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
Distance: 15.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 4
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
Distance: 19.1 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
Catholic
232 N Main St
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-3481
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Chamberlain Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
428 N 5th St
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 534-2691
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 534-2691
9259.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
New Paris Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
18665 Cr 46
New Paris, IN 46553
(574) 831-2196
New Paris, IN 46553
(574) 831-2196
9259.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 488 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Waterford Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
65560 Sr 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-6811
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-6811
9259.2 miles
Gr: K-4 | 400 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Parkside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1202 S 7th St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7765
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-7765
9259.3 miles
Gr: K-4 | 334 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Goshen High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Lincolnway East
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-8651
9259.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,717 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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