Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Prairie School
About the School
- 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 (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
37 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Amish
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
8750 S 300 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students
Amish
9788 S 150 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Amish
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Distance: 13.9 mi
Gr: 1-12 | 28 students
Methodist
1309 W Washington St
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-4431
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Christian
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Distance: 27.8 mi
Gr: K-12 | 31 students
Baptist
11015 Lafayette Center Rd
Roanoke, IN 46783
(260) 478-5500
Distance: 28.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students
Avg. class size: 25 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 15
Catholic
333 East Paulding Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(126) 045-6126
Gr: K-7 | 20 students
Montessori School (Baptist)
919 W 700 S
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3797
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 60 students
Amish
8676 S 000 Rd
Huntertown, IN 46748
Distance: 2.8 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 25 students
Amish
8750 S 300 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 50 students
Amish
9788 S 150 E
Geneva, IN 46740
Distance: 5.5 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Amish
2797 E 300 S
Monroe, IN 46772
(574) 354-5260
Distance: 12.7 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 83 students
225 Ferguson Park Ct
Bluffton, IN 46714
(260) 824-5590
Distance: 12.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
1022 W Monroe St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 728-9995
Distance: 13.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 338 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
127 N 4th St
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 724-2765
Distance: 14.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 149 students
Christian
289 S 200 W
Portland, IN 47371
(260) 726-8873
Distance: 18.8 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 83 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 2
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
3845 E 1100 N
Decatur, IN 46733
(260) 623-6115
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Southern Wells Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
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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:
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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%)
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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/
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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%
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(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
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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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