Quick Facts (26-27)
- 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 (26-27)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 37 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Discover Grace; Discover Hope
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
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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
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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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
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Quick Facts
South Adams Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1101
0.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
South Adams Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1212 Starfire Way
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-1102
0.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 294 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
South Adams High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Parkway St
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
Berne, IN 46711
(260) 589-3131
0.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 347 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Adams Central Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6629
7.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Adams Central High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
222 W Washington St
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
Monroe, IN 46772
(260) 692-6151
7.1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 412 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
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