About the School
- Pleasant Ridge School in Shipshewana, IN serves 27 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
- The school operates with two teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 14:1 for its regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Pleasant Ridge has an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation, reflecting the local cultural context. Located near several other private schools offering grades 1–8, Pleasant Ridge provides education in a rural area outside Shipshewana.
- Enrollment size and community type may be considerations for families seeking a small rural Indiana private school for elementary and middle grades.
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Pleasant Ridge School?
The application deadline for Pleasant Ridge School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Pleasant Ridge School is Clinton Christian School (8.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Meadow Lark School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brenneman Daycare Ministry (12.4 miles away)
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Distance: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
9785 W State Road 120
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(574) 364-0091
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
54604 County Road 43
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9566
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
Amish
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Distance: 8.1 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: 8.7 mi
Gr: K-12 | 65 students
Mennonite
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Distance: 13.6 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students
Mennonite
64784 County Road 11
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-2515
Distance: 13.7 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: 1.0 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Amish
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Amish
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Distance: 2.6 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Amish
9785 W State Road 120
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(574) 364-0091
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Amish
54604 County Road 43
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9566
Distance: 3.0 mi
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
Amish
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Distance: 12.4 mi
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
61115 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
Distance: 12.5 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students
Catholic
117 W Monroe St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-9480
Distance: 12.6 mi
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Montessori School (Christian)
727 New York ST
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
Distance: 13.7 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: 14.4 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
Montessori School (Christian)
23830 County Road 106
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4444
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Middlebury Elementary School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
432 S Main St
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2158
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2158
3.4 miles
Gr: K-3 | 211 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Shipshewana-scott Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
325 W Middlebury St.
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4158
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4158
3.7 miles
Gr: K-4 | 349 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Heritage Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56647 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 822-5396
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 822-5396
4.3 miles
Gr: 4-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Northridge High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56779 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2142
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-2142
4.3 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,331 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Orchard View School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
56734 Northridge Dr
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-5405
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-5405
4.3 miles
Gr: K-3 | 345 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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