Nature Hill School in Ligonier, IN, serves 32 co–educational students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by two teaching staff members.
Nature Hill School has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, providing education aligned with these traditions.
This rural Indiana elementary and middle school operates as a regular program without formal membership in associations.
Nearby private options include Stoney Acres Parochial School and Honey Brook School, both within 6 miles and offering similar grade spans.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
32 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
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 Nature Hill School?
The application deadline for Nature Hill School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Nature Hill School is Woodlawn Christian School (11.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stoney Acres Parochial School (3.8 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oak Hill School (13.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stoney Acres Parochial School
(Amish)
3717 W 1100 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 49 students
West Waldron School
(Amish)
2455 W 1050 N
Wawaka, IN 46794
(260) 761-1087
Wawaka, IN 46794
(260) 761-1087
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 115 students
Honey Brook School
(Amish)
8250 W 650 S
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-0676
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-0676
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Sunny Slope School
(Amish)
5250 W 1100 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 350-9431
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 350-9431
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodlawn Christian School
(Mennonite)
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
11.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Clinton Christian School ![Clinton Christian School Photo]( "Clinton Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
61763 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
13.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
15.6 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
Bethany Christian Schools ![Bethany Christian Schools Photo]( "Bethany Christian Schools Photo")
(Mennonite)
2904 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2567
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2567
15.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 330 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stoney Acres Parochial School
(Amish)
3717 W 1100 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
3.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 49 students
West Waldron School
(Amish)
2455 W 1050 N
Wawaka, IN 46794
(260) 761-1087
Wawaka, IN 46794
(260) 761-1087
4.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 115 students
Honey Brook School
(Amish)
8250 W 650 S
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-0676
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-0676
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Sunny Slope School
(Amish)
5250 W 1100 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 350-9431
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 350-9431
5.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
301 S Oak St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goshen Christian Montessori ![Goshen Christian Montessori Photo - Good friends]( "Goshen Christian Montessori Photo - Good friends")
Montessori School (Christian)
727 New York ST
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
16 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
117 W Monroe St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-9480
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-9480
16.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Tuition listed
Brenneman Daycare Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
61115 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
16.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
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Concord Community High School
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Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
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(574) 830-0300
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 830-0300
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Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6565
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6565
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(574) 262-5595
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5595
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(574) 875-8538
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 875-8538
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