Wernle Children's Home is a residential treatment facility providing a full range of services and support for behaviorally and emotionally challenged adolescent males, ages six through 21, and their families.
Established by Lutheran Churches throughout Indiana and Ohio, the agency was dedicated in 1879 as Wernle Orphan's Home.
While holding fast to its foundation as an expression of God's unchanging love and grace, the agency continues to develop innovative services to meet the ever changing needs of troubled children and their families in today's society.
Wernle Children's Home, Inc., a social ministry organization of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, is a not for profit organization solely responsible for its debts in the scope and depends upon support from churches, organizations and individuals.
The agency employs approximately 130 people, ranging from paraprofessionals to doctorate level professionals, on our beautiful 70-acre campus situated on the south edge of Richmond Indiana.
Our supporters and staff are integral components to providing quality services and support for our residents and their families.
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
42%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
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 Wernle Childrens Home School?
The application deadline for Wernle Childrens Home School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Wernle Childrens Home School is Seton Catholic High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Richmond Friends School (2.3 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Seton Catholic High School
(Catholic)
Grades: 7-12 | 183 students 1.6 miles 233 S 5th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 965-6956
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 965-6956
1.6
7-12
183
Richmond Friends School
(Friends)
Grades: PK-8 | 80 students 2.3 miles 607 W Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-5767
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 966-5767
2.3
PK-8
80
Seton Catholic Elementary School
(Catholic)
Grades: PK-6 | 209 students 2.4 miles 801 W Main St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-4877
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-4877
2.4
PK-6
209
Oak Park Academy
(Pentecostal)
Grades: 1-12 | 13 students 3.2 miles 1920 Chester Blvd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-3693
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 962-3693
3.2
1-12
13
Grades: PK-8 | 118 students 5.7 miles 500 Elks Road
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 935-3215
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 935-3215
5.7
PK-8
118
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