Prairie School in Berne, IN, serves 37 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural Amish–affiliated setting.
The school has a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 with two teachers on staff.
Founded in 2025, Prairie School offers co–ed elementary and secondary education in a rural community.
As an Amish–oriented private school, it provides programs for families seeking a religious education aligned with other religious affiliations.
Prairie School is one of several private Amish schools near Berne, including those in Geneva and Monroe, with varying enrollment and student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- School Motto: Discover Grace; Discover Hope
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Prairie School?
The application deadline for Prairie School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Prairie School is Kingdom Academy Of Bluffton Inc (12.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Faith Christian Academy (0.0 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
- miles
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Wabash Valley Amish School
(Amish)
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Huntertown, IN 46748
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Oak Grove Amish School
(Amish)
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Wesleyan Heritage Academy
(Methodist)
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
13.9 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Jay County Christian Academy
(Christian)
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Roanoke Baptist School
(Baptist)
11015 Lafayette Center Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 478-5500
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 478-5500
27.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
28.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Faith Christian Academy
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
- miles
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Wabash Valley Amish School
(Amish)
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Huntertown, IN 46748
2.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Oak Grove Amish School
(Amish)
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
5.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
12.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students Tuition listed
Zion Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
12.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
13 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Jay County Christian Academy
(Christian)
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
14.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
18.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 2
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-2121
9208.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 496 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Southern Wells Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9120 S 300 W
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
Poneto, IN 46781
(765) 728-5534
9208.2 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 384 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
West Jay Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
140 Highland Ave
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
Dunkirk, IN 47336
(765) 768-6075
9209.3 miles
Gr: K-6 | 214 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Norwell High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2213
9212.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Norwell Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 E Us 224
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
Ossian, IN 46777
(260) 543-2218
9212.1 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
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