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#32 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 7% of private schools

Pine Hills Learning Place

Elementary School

11331 COLDWATER RD, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Private

Enrollment

212

Student-Teacher

5.1:1

Score

8.5

Grades

Pre-K – TK

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#32 of 478

In Fort Wayne

#5 of 27

public schools

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Pine Hills Learning Place

8.5/10

Elementary School in Fort Wayne · grades Pre-K – TK. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Maple Creek Middle School

5.8/10

1.0 mi away. Use as a geographic alternative in the same move search.

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8.5/10

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About Pine Hills Learning Place

Pine Hills Learning Place is a private elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. Pine Hills Learning Place serves approximately 212 students, and covers grades Pre-K-TK, and has a 5.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Pine Hills Learning Place has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #32 of 478 private schools in IN.

How it compares1.9 pts above IN schools
  • This school 8.5 · Excellent
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

At 5.1:1 students to teachers, Pine Hills Learning Place sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Pine Hills Learning Place is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Pine Hills Learning Place compares to 75 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Wayne, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
This School
vs
14:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
212
This School
vs
616
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
8.5
This School
vs
6.1
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 91.5% vs 0%
Black 4.2% vs 0%
Asian 4.2% vs 0%
Pine Hills Learning Place Fort Wayne Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Pine Hills Learning Place (this school) 8.5
Maple Creek Middle School 5.8
Oak View Elementary School 8.5
Perry Hill Elementary School 6.4
Cedar Canyon Elementary School 8.0
Washington Center Elementary Sch 5.9
Lincoln Elementary School 6.8
Shawnee Middle School 5.0
Aspen Meadow Elementary School 7.2
Northrop High School 5.9
Carroll High School 7.8
Mabel K Holland Elementary School 7.6
Eel River Elementary School 7.4
Hickory Center Elementary School 6.3
Carroll Middle School 5.1
Northwood Middle School 4.4
Willard Shambaugh Elementary Sch 6.8
Northcrest Elementary School 5.9
Cedarville Elementary School 8.7
Robert C Harris Elementary School 6.7
Saint Joseph Central School 5.9

Showing 20 of 75 schools. View all schools in Fort Wayne

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

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)
A+ 9.8 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 5.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A+ 9.8 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 10 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 2,540
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B 5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index 16%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
View breakdown
Enrollment 212
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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 91.5%
Black 4.2%
Asian 4.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

11331 COLDWATER RD, Fort Wayne, IN 46845

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Pine Hills Learning Place may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Oak View Elementary School (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away), with a very similar rating. Another option is Cedar Canyon Elementary School (rated 8.0/10, 2.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Mabel K Holland Elementary School (rated 7.6/10, 3.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Fort Wayne, see our Fort Wayne schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.2 mi
School Distance Rating
Maple Creek Middle School Fort Wayne 1.0 mi 5.8
Oak View Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.2 mi 8.5
Perry Hill Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.2 mi 6.4
ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.0 mi 5.9
Cedar Canyon Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.5 mi 8.0
Lincoln Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.7 mi 6.8
Shawnee Middle School Fort Wayne 2.8 mi 5.0
Northrop High School Fort Wayne 2.9 mi 5.9
Washington Center Elementary Sch Fort Wayne 2.6 mi 5.9
Mabel K Holland Elementary School Fort Wayne 3.1 mi 7.6
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Fort Wayne 3.5 mi 9.1
INTERNATIONAL LEADERSHIP SCHOOL Fort Wayne 3.5 mi 8.8
Aspen Meadow Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.9 mi 7.2
Huntertown Elementary School Huntertown 3.2 mi 5.8
Northwood Middle School Fort Wayne 3.8 mi 4.4
BISHOP DWENGER HIGH SCHOOL Fort Wayne 3.8 mi 5.8
Carroll High School Fort Wayne 3.1 mi 7.8
Eel River Elementary School Fort Wayne 3.2 mi 7.4
Hickory Center Elementary School Fort Wayne 3.2 mi 6.3
Northcrest Elementary School Fort Wayne 4.2 mi 5.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46845 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$115,690

Median Home Value

$314,000

Median Rent

$1,398/mo

Population

28,664

College Educated

52.9%

Homeownership

85.1%

Avg Commute

20.5 min

Poverty Rate

3.5%

Median Age

40.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Pine Hills Learning Place

What grades does Pine Hills Learning Place serve?

Pine Hills Learning Place serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.

How many students attend Pine Hills Learning Place?

Pine Hills Learning Place has an enrollment of approximately 212 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pine Hills Learning Place?

The student-teacher ratio at Pine Hills Learning Place is 5.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Pine Hills Learning Place rank in IN?

Pine Hills Learning Place ranks #32 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Pine Hills Learning Place's MySchoolScout rating?

Pine Hills Learning Place has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Pine Hills Learning Place a private school?

Yes, Pine Hills Learning Place is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Pine Hills Learning Place a religious school?

Pine Hills Learning Place has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
26 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
19 Minimal Transit
Bike Score
36 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – TK
Enrollment
212
Gender Split
3% M / 97% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
5.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
42
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
10 hours
Days Per Year
254 days
Setting
Large City
County
Allen County

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