North Fork in Dalton, OH is a rural co–educational school serving grades K through 8 with an enrollment of 29 students.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, supported by two teachers.
North Fork is affiliated with the Amish community and aligns with other religious orientations.
This Ohio K–8 private school has a student body that is 100% students of color, ranking it among the top 20% of private schools in the state for diversity.
North Fork operates in a rural setting near several other private schools within approximately 3 miles, providing families with multiple educational options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 29 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
North Fork ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Ohio for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
29 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 25%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
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 North Fork?
The application deadline for North Fork is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to North Fork is Beech Grove (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Cherry Ridge School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Faith Christian Academy (5.2 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cherry Ridge School
(Christian)
5636 Mount Eaton Rd S
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
East Mt Eaton
(Amish)
17172 Harrison Rd Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 464-5443
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 464-5443
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Sunny View
Alternative School (Amish)
14402 Harrison Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Beech Grove
All-girls (Amish)
7373 Kidron Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
2.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 67 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Beech Grove
All-girls (Amish)
7373 Kidron Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
2.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 67 students
3970 Kidron Rd
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
Kidron, OH 44636
(330) 857-7311
2.6 miles
Gr: K-12 | 329 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
11138 Old Lincoln Way E
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
Orrville, OH 44667
(330) 683-0012
7.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 216 students Tuition listed
Massillon Christian School ![Massillon Christian School Photo]( "Massillon Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
965 Overlook Ave SW
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 833-1039
Massillon, OH 44647
(330) 833-1039
9.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Avg. class size: 6 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Cherry Ridge School
(Christian)
5636 Mount Eaton Rd S
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
Dalton, OH 44618
(330) 345-6771
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 37 students
East Mt Eaton
(Amish)
17172 Harrison Rd Sw
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 464-5443
Navarre, OH 44662
(330) 464-5443
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Sunny View
Alternative School (Amish)
14402 Harrison Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
2.2 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Beech Grove
All-girls (Amish)
7373 Kidron Rd
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
Apple Creek, OH 44606
(330) 345-6771
2.6 miles
Gr: K-9 | 67 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
Alternative School (Mennonite)
511 W Main St
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
Wilmot, OH 44689
(330) 359-6215
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 104 students
640 1st Street N.E.
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-9355
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 832-9355
10.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 231 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 12 Acceptance rate listed
Gospel Haven Academy
(Mennonite)
6871 Sr 241
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-0752
11.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 125 students Sports: 2
St. John Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1900 Wales Road Ne
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-4644
Massillon, OH 44646
(330) 837-4644
12.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 91 students
Montessori School Of Wooster Ohio
Montessori School
1170 Akron Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-5222
13.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
West Holmes High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
10909 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-6085
9300.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 478 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
West Holmes Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10901 State Route 39
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
Millersburg, OH 44654
(330) 674-4761
9300.2 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Killbuck Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
299 School St
Killbuck, OH 44637
(330) 276-2891
Killbuck, OH 44637
(330) 276-2891
9300.6 miles
Gr: K-5 | 221 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Shreve Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
598 N Market St
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
Shreve, OH 44676
(330) 567-2837
9300.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Triway High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3205 Shreve Rd
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
Wooster, OH 44691
(330) 264-8685
9302.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 355 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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