Below Average
#389 of 478 private schools in IN
Clay Ridge School
Middle School · Shipshewana, IN
A private middle school in Shipshewana, IN serving grades 1st – 8th.
11980 W 300 S, Shipshewana, IN 46565
- 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat 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.
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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
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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Where Clay Ridge School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,750/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,578
Median home value
$318,800
Median rent
$806/mo
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
82.5%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46565; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Ridge SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4 | 1–8 | 0.0 mi | 41 | Compare → |
| Peaceful Meadows SchoolPrivate · tuition | 3.2 | 1–8 | 1.8 mi | 39 | Compare → |
| Clay Meadow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | 1–8 | 2.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
| Clay Meadow SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.1 | 1–8 | 2.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Clay Ridge School is listed in Shipshewana, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Clay Ridge School
Clay Ridge School is a private middle school in Shipshewana, IN, serving approximately 41 students in grades 1st-8th with a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #389 of 478 private schools in IN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Clay Ridge School
What grades does Clay Ridge School serve?
Clay Ridge School serves students in grades 1st through 8th.
How many students attend Clay Ridge School?
Clay Ridge School has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Clay Ridge School?
The student-teacher ratio at Clay Ridge School is 13.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Clay Ridge School rank in IN?
Clay Ridge School ranks #389 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Clay Ridge School's MySchoolScout rating?
Clay Ridge School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Clay Ridge School a private school?
Yes, Clay Ridge School is a private coeducational school with a Amish affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Clay Ridge School a religious school?
Clay Ridge School has a Amish religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 8th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Gender Split
- 44% M / 56% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Amish
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- LaGrange County
- Phone
- (574) 642-1300
- Area population (ZIP 46565)
- 8,718
- Area average commute
- 18.3 min
- Area median age
- 27.4
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.
- 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 46565; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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