About the School
- Prairie Lane Amish School in Arcola, IL, serves 35 co–educational students from grades 1 through 8 in a rural community setting.
- The school has a student–teacher ratio of 12:1 with three teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
- Prairie Lane Amish School is affiliated with the Amish orientation and categorized under other religious affiliations.
- This rural Illinois private school offers a focused grade span of 1–8, providing education for elementary and middle school students.
- Nearby schools within 3.5 miles offer similar grade ranges and enrollment sizes, helping families compare local options around Arcola.
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Prairie Lane Amish School?
The application deadline for Prairie Lane Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Prairie Lane Amish School is Pleasant View School (4.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Prairie Lane Amish School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Prairie Mennonite School (5.1 miles away)
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Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
181 N Cr 100 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-3841
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2080c E 1900 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-5169
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Amish
2065 County Rd 1600 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
Distance: 4.1 mi
Gr: K-12 | 77 students
Mennonite
184 N County Road 300e
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 268-3886
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 15.9 mi
Gr: K-10 | 19 students
Baptist
717 Front St
Gays, IL 61928
(217) 752-6672
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 27.2 mi
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students
Pentecostal
3575 E Greenhill Rd
Decatur, IL 62521
(217) 429-5590
Distance: 1.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 40 students
Amish
370 N County Road 200 East
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2707
Distance: 1.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
Amish
181 N Cr 100 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-3841
Distance: 2.4 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
Amish
2080c E 1900 N
Arcola, IL 61910
(217) 543-5169
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: K-7 | 33 students
Montessori School (Amish)
129 E County Road # 500n
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 395-5801
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 39 students
Amish
2065 County Rd 1600 E
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2033
Distance: 5.1 mi
Gr: PK
Mennonite
168 E County Road 700 N
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 578-3758
Distance: 13.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students
Avg. class size: 5 students
Sports: 3
Christian
1637 State Hwy 133
Arthur, IL 61911
(217) 543-2397
Distance: 16.4 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 19 students
Christian
7704 Deerpath Rd
Charleston, IL 61920
(217) 508-4688
Distance: 20.2 mi
Gr: PK-5 | 38 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
101 E Church St
Sadorus, IL 61872
(217) 598-2459
Distance: 25.1 mi
Gr: PK-K | 39 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Alternative School (Christian)
225 E Livingston St
Monticello, IL 61856
(217) 762-3544
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
225 W Main St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-4731
9010.7 miles
Gr: 1-3 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Shelbyville Bridges
Alternative School
201 E North 12th St
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
Shelbyville, IL 62565
(217) 774-1037
9010.7 miles
Gr: 6-12
Okaw Valley Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
501 W Division St
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8521
Findlay, IL 62534
(217) 756-8521
9012.8 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Okaw Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
709 S St John
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3631
9013.2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Okaw Valley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
319 N Washington St
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
Bethany, IL 61914
(217) 665-3541
9013.3 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 170 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
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