Top 5 Best Elkhart County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 52 private schools serving 4,502 students in Elkhart County, IN (there are 59 public schools, serving 34,124 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Elkhart County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The top ranked private schools in Elkhart County, IN include Trinity Lutheran School, Bethany Christian Schools and Crossing National, Inc.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
96% of private schools in Elkhart County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

Top Ranked Elkhart County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Bethany Christian Schools
(Mennonite)
2904 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2567
Grades: 1-12
| 295 students
Crossing National, Inc
Alternative School (Christian)
515 S Main St Suite 1
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 226-0671
Grades: 9-12
| 804 students
Elkhart Christian Academy
(Baptist)
25943 County Road 22
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-1609
Grades: PK-12
| 516 students
1331 N Main St
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4855
Grades: PK-8
| 284 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(1)
30888 County Road 6
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 674-8800
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Grades: K-10
| 22 students
Brenneman Daycare Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
61115 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
Grades: PK-K
| 53 students
Brookside School
(Amish)
300 N 1000 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(260) 768-7545
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
Clay Meadow School
(Amish)
(1)
11835 W 500 S
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-3002
Grades: 1-8
| 36 students
Clinton Center Amish
(Amish)
63452 Cr 37
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 642-3141
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
Clinton Christian School
Clinton Christian School Photo
(Christian)
61763 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Corner View Parochial School
(Amish)
7022 W 1300 N
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 354-8364
Grades: 1-8
| 32 students
Cornerstone Christian Montessori School
Montessori School (Christian)
23830 County Road 106
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-4444
Grades: PK-K
| 57 students
Country Lane School
Montessori School (Amish)
12930 County Road 30
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 642-0214
Grades: 1-8
| 45 students
Country Meadow School
(Amish)
13220 State Rd 4
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 825-3279
Grades: 1-8
| 15 students
Crystal Springs School Amish
(Amish)
59079 County Road 41
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-7176
Grades: 1-8
| 48 students
DeCamp Avenue KinderCare
DeCamp Avenue KinderCare Photo - DeCamp Avenue KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2610 DeCamp Ave.
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 293-9132
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
East Locke School
(Amish)
70701 County Road 3
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-0785
Grades: 1-8
| 31 students
Eden Meadow School
(Amish)
5125 S 1050 W
Millersburg, IN 46543
(574) 642-4810
Grades: 1-8
| 40 students
Eight Square School
(Amish)
60517 County Road 35
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 533-2511
Grades: 1-8
| 43 students
Elkhart Adventist Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3601 E. Bristol, Street
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 266-9018
Grades: K-7
| 9 students
Forks Valley School
(Amish)
580 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3631
Grades: 1-7
| 35 students
Goshen Christian Montessori
Goshen Christian Montessori Photo - Good friends
Montessori School (Christian)
727 New York ST
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
Grades: NS-PK
| 20 students
Harrison Christian School
(Mennonite)
64784 County Road 11
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-2515
Grades: 1-12
| 142 students
Hepton School
(Amish)
9915 W Hepton Road
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 354-0939
Grades: 1-8
| 33 students
Hillside Amish School
(Amish)
62787 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3643
Grades: 1-8
| 37 students
Hillside Mennonite W
(Mennonite)
26328 Cr 38
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 862-1849
Grades: 1-8
| 35 students
Honeyview Amish School
(Amish)
4495 S 950 W
Millersburg, IN 46543
(260) 593-3693
Grades: 1-8
| 72 students
Kessington Christian School
(Christian)
19153 County Road 104
Bristol, IN 46507
(574) 848-5818
Grades: PK-12
| 4 students
Meadow Lark School
(Amish)
2970 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 825-3555
Grades: 1-8
| 20 students
Meadow Valley School
(Mennonite)
24390 County Road 46
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 862-2410
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
Middle Barrens School
(Amish)
2440 N 1150 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(574) 535-3221
Grades: 1-8
| 30 students
Montessori School Of Elkhart
Montessori School
(5)
1 Montessori Dr
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 264-3037
Grades: PK-1
| 126 students
Oak Grove School
(Amish)
11049 Shively Rd.
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4215
Grades: 1-8
| 38 students
Oak Grove School Amish
(Amish)
69150 Beech Rd
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 633-0216
Grades: 1-8
| 40 students
Show 17 more private schools in Elkhart County, IN (out of 52 total schools)
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[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Elkhart County, Indiana

Elkhart County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Crossing Educational Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Christian)
451 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
24915 County Road 142
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 536-4406
Grades: 1-12
| 17 students
30719 Cr 46
Wakarusa, IN 46573
Grades: 1-8
| 29 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Elkhart County, IN?
The top ranked private schools in Elkhart County, IN include Trinity Lutheran School, Bethany Christian Schools and Crossing National, Inc.
How many private schools are located in Elkhart County, IN?
52 private schools are located in Elkhart County, IN.
How diverse are private schools in Elkhart County, IN?
Elkhart County, IN private schools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Indiana private school average of 24%.
What percentage of students in Elkhart County, IN go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Elkhart County, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Elkhart County, IN?
96% of private schools in Elkhart County, IN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Amish and Mennonite).

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