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.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
27 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
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 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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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadow Lark School
(Amish)
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Middle Barrens School
(Amish)
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Northside School
(Amish)
9785 W State Road 120
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(574) 364-0091
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(574) 364-0091
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Rolling Acres School
(Amish)
54604 County Road 43
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9566
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9566
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Blue Ridge School
(Amish)
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
3 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
8.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Woodlawn Christian School
(Mennonite)
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
8.7 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
12.6 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
Harrison Christian School
(Mennonite)
64784 County Road 11
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-2515
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-2515
13.6 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 137 students
Sturgis Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Meadow Lark School
(Amish)
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Middle Barrens School
(Amish)
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 30 students
Northside School
(Amish)
9785 W State Road 120
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(574) 364-0091
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(574) 364-0091
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
Rolling Acres School
(Amish)
54604 County Road 43
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9566
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-9566
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 35 students
Blue Ridge School
(Amish)
8615 W 450 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7738
3 miles
Gr: 1-7 | 40 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Brenneman Daycare Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
61115 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
12.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
St. John The Evangelist Catholic School
(Catholic)
117 W Monroe St
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-9480
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 533-9480
12.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 155 students Tuition 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
12.6 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sturgis Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
13.7 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
23830 County Road 106
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4444
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4444
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 118 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Wakarusa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
9259.7 miles
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
9259.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
58901 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 522-0379
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 522-0379
9260.2 miles
Gr: K-2 | 418 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Jimtown High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
59021 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 295-2343
9260.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 546 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Jimtown Intermediate School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
58703 Cr 3 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 294-2158
9260.2 miles
Gr: 3-6 | 580 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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