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Blue Ridge School

Amish school · Grades 1–8

Shipshewana, IN

8615 W 450 N, Shipshewana, IN 46565

What stands out

  • The largest private school in Shipshewana
  • Serving families in Shipshewana since at least 2011

In Shipshewana, Indiana, Blue Ridge School is an Amish private school for students from 1st grade through 8th grade. About 37 students attend, with roughly 19 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. The school day runs about 6.5 hours, 167 days a year. Indiana has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 1–8
Students
37
Teachers
2 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
18.5
Boys and girls
Coed · 13 girls, 24 boys
Religious affiliation
Amish
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
167 days
Library
Yes

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    How it compares

    Students by survey year

    98’11–1262’13–1458’15–1636’17–1838’19–2038’21–2237’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.

    Students by grade

    14
    23
    36
    45
    54
    65
    76
    84

    Student body

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    Help paying tuition in Indiana

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Blue Ridge School whether it takes part.

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    Questions about Blue Ridge School

    What grades does Blue Ridge School serve?

    Blue Ridge School serves grades 1–8.

    How many students attend Blue Ridge School?

    About 37 students, with 19 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Blue Ridge School?

    Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Indiana has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.

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