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#50 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 10% of private schools

Bethany Christian Schools

School · Goshen, IN

A private school in Goshen, IN serving grades 3rd – 12th.

Private

2904 S MAIN ST, Goshen, IN 46526

  • Math 57% vs IN 42% (2025)
  • Reading 61% vs IN 41% (2025)
  • 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+7.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+9.5 / 10
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School Day Length7.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,350
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.6 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.4 / 10
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Enrollment276
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in IN

2025 ILEARN proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42%(2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency61%(2025 ILEARN)
School
State
41%(2025 ILEARN)

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The neighborhood

Where Bethany Christian Schools sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 19Car-Dependent
  • Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goshen), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$65,864

Median home value

$192,900

Median rent

$1,061/mo

College educated

24%

Homeownership

68.8%

Poverty rate

11.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46526; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White66.7%
Hispanic22.1%
Two or More7.2%
Asian2.5%
Black1.4%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bashor Alternative SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot rated1–115.0 mi19Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Bethany Christian Schools is listed in Goshen, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Bethany Christian Schools

Bethany Christian Schools is a private school in Goshen, IN, serving approximately 276 students in grades 3rd-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #50 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Bethany Christian Schools

What grades does Bethany Christian Schools serve?

Bethany Christian Schools serves students in grades 3rd through 12th.

How many students attend Bethany Christian Schools?

Bethany Christian Schools has an enrollment of approximately 276 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Bethany Christian Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at Bethany Christian Schools is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Bethany Christian Schools rank in IN?

Bethany Christian Schools ranks #50 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Bethany Christian Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

Bethany Christian Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Bethany Christian Schools?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Bethany Christian Schools has 57% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Bethany Christian Schools a private school?

Yes, Bethany Christian Schools is a private coeducational school with a Mennonite affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Bethany Christian Schools a religious school?

Bethany Christian Schools has a Mennonite religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
3rd – 12th
Enrollment
276
Gender Split
52% M / 48% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
24
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Mennonite
School Day
7.5 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Small City
County
Elkhart County
Area population (ZIP 46526)
33,527
Area average commute
19.3 min
Area median age
36.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46526; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22

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