East Yoder School in Lagrange, IN, serves 53 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
Founded in 1905, the school has a longstanding history and operates as an Amish鈥揳ffiliated, coeducational elementary and secondary program.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 13:1, supported by a teaching staff of four educators.
Annual tuition is $25,000, with the school offering 15 Advanced Placement courses.
East Yoder School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for school history and resources.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 53 students
- Yearly Tuition: $25,000
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
East Yoder School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
School Overview
Student Body
Total Students
53 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
National avg.:
Number of AP/Advanced Courses
15 courses
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,000
Endowment Size
$50 million
School Notes
- School Motto: 'Truth and Honor'
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does East Yoder School cost?
East Yoder School's tuition is approximately $25,000 for private students.
What is East Yoder School's ranking?
East Yoder School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Oldest founding date and Largest endowments.
When is the application deadline for East Yoder School?
The application deadline for East Yoder School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to East Yoder School is Woodlawn Christian School (8.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Countryview School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Oak Hill School (10.7 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Countryview School
(Amish)
6325 W 200 S
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-7292
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-7292
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Yoder Center
(Amish)
1045 S 850 W
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7468
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7468
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
West Yoder School
(Amish)
8820 W 100 S
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4906
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4906
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Brookside School
(Amish)
300 N 1000 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(260) 350-2123
Middlebury, IN 46540
(260) 350-2123
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 29 students Tuition listed
Shipshe Meadows School
(Amish)
7230 W 250 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodlawn Christian School
(Mennonite)
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
8.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
Clinton Christian School ![Clinton Christian School Photo]( "Clinton Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
61763 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
9.2 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Sturgis Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
13 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
14.1 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Countryview School
(Amish)
6325 W 200 S
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-7292
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 768-7292
1.5 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 45 students
Yoder Center
(Amish)
1045 S 850 W
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7468
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-7468
1.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 28 students
West Yoder School
(Amish)
8820 W 100 S
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4906
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 768-4906
1.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 43 students
Brookside School
(Amish)
300 N 1000 W
Middlebury, IN 46540
(260) 350-2123
Middlebury, IN 46540
(260) 350-2123
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-6 | 29 students Tuition listed
Shipshe Meadows School
(Amish)
7230 W 250 N
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
Shipshewana, IN 46565
(260) 463-1466
3.1 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Sturgis Christian School
(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
13 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goshen Christian Montessori ![Goshen Christian Montessori Photo - Good friends]( "Goshen Christian Montessori Photo - Good friends")
Montessori School (Christian)
727 New York ST
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
14.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
14.4 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
Brenneman Daycare Ministry
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
61115 IN-15
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 533-4388
14.5 miles
Gr: PK-K | 53 students
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
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59397 Cr 11 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-5122
9258.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 855 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
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3/
Bottom 50%10
24975 Cr 6 E
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5590
Elkhart, IN 46514
(574) 262-5590
9258.6 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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2509 Wood St
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
Elkhart, IN 46516
(574) 295-4850
9258.8 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
(Math: 21% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
59117 Minuteman Way
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 875-6524
9259 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
59197 Cr 13 S
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 830-0300
Elkhart, IN 46517
(574) 830-0300
9259.1 miles
Gr: 5-6 | 756 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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