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.: 13:1
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).
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