Creekside School in Bourbon, IN, serves 34 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school operates with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, supported by two teaching staff members.
Founded in 2006, Creekside School offers a co–educational program with an Amish orientation and other religious affiliation.
Creekside School holds membership in the National Independent ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools Association and is located on a 6–acre campus.
As a rural Indiana private school, Creekside is one of several local options including nearby schools such as Dausman Prairie School and Pleasant Valley School.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Year Founded
2006
School Calendar
Campus Size
6 acres
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Motto: Anyone can learn once we learn how to teach them.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Creekside School often compared to?
Creekside School is often viewed alongside schools like Dausman Prairie School by visitors of our site.
When is the application deadline for Creekside School?
The application deadline for Creekside School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
Popular comparisons: Creekside School vs. Dausman Prairie School
The nearest high school to Creekside School is United Christian School (5.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Dausman Prairie School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest preschool is St. Paul's Lutheran School (5.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dausman Prairie School
(Amish)
7363 Chestnut Rd
Bourbon, IN 46504
(574) 209-1284
Bourbon, IN 46504
(574) 209-1284
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Pleasant Valley School
(Amish)
9324 W 1050 N
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 646-2168
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 646-2168
3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Rolling Meadow School
Montessori School (Amish)
1586 3rd Rd
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-4161
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-4161
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Sunny Meadow Amish School
(Amish)
9664 W 1350 N
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-0363
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-0363
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
1589 B Rd
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2250
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2250
4.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
29522 County Road 52
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7505
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7505
5.6 miles
Gr: K-11 | 90 students Tuition listed
Bourbon Christian School
(Mennonite)
1325 N Main Street
Bourbon, IN 46504
(574) 342-8043
Bourbon, IN 46504
(574) 342-8043
5.7 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 40 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1830 N Michigan St
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-3448
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-3448
12 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
16493 Lincoln Hwy
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-4466
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-4466
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 24 students
Bethany Christian Schools ![Bethany Christian Schools Photo]( "Bethany Christian Schools Photo")
(Mennonite)
2904 South Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2567
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 534-2567
17.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Dausman Prairie School
(Amish)
7363 Chestnut Rd
Bourbon, IN 46504
(574) 209-1284
Bourbon, IN 46504
(574) 209-1284
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Pleasant Valley School
(Amish)
9324 W 1050 N
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 646-2168
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 646-2168
3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 46 students
Rolling Meadow School
Montessori School (Amish)
1586 3rd Rd
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-4161
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-4161
3.3 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 23 students
Sunny Meadow Amish School
(Amish)
9664 W 1350 N
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-0363
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-0363
3.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
1589 B Rd
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2250
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2250
4.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
605 S Center St
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2790
Bremen, IN 46506
(574) 546-2790
5.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 1 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Baptist Christian School
(Baptist)
1830 N Michigan St
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-3448
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-3448
12 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 59 students
16493 Lincoln Hwy
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-4466
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-4466
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 24 students
Sacred Heart Elementary School
(Catholic)
135 N Harrison St
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 267-5874
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 267-5874
16.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 190 students
Warsaw II KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
82 Capital Dr
Warsaw, IN 46582
(574) 267-1591
Warsaw, IN 46582
(574) 267-1591
17 miles
Gr: NS-PK
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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701 School
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-3391
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-3391
9223 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 School
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-3389
Culver, IN 46511
(574) 842-3389
9223 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
400 School Dr
North Liberty, IN 46554
(574) 656-8123
North Liberty, IN 46554
(574) 656-8123
9224.2 miles
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Lake Ave
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-4072
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-4072
9227.5 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
815 Discovery Ln
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2001
Plymouth, IN 46563
(574) 936-2001
9227.6 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 379 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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