Morning Star in Lagrange, IN, is a rural Christian co–ed private school serving grades 1 through 8 with a total enrollment of 22 students.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 11:1 with two full–time teachers supporting its regular elementary and secondary programs.
Morning Star is part of the Lagrange community's rural private school options, offering education within a Christian orientation.
Compared to nearby Lagrange 1–8 private schools, Morning Star has a smaller enrollment size and a similar student–teacher ratio.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Morning Star?
The application deadline for Morning Star is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Morning Star is Oak Hill School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Andersen Trail School (0.6 miles away)
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Location
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Andersen Trail School
(Christian)
3945 S 125 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Sunrise Ridge
(Catholic)
2915 W 350 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-7469
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-7469
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Countryside School
(Amish)
430 W 200 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3136
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3136
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Meadow Lane School
(Amish)
2450 S 300 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
New Valentine Amish School
(Amish)
1130 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
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Miles
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(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
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(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(574) 642-4563
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(574) 642-3940
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
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(574) 875-5117
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Andersen Trail School
(Christian)
3945 S 125 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-2820
0.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Sunrise Ridge
(Catholic)
2915 W 350 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-7469
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 463-7469
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 27 students
Countryside School
(Amish)
430 W 200 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3136
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3136
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
Meadow Lane School
(Amish)
2450 S 300 W
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 593-0377
1.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 42 students
New Valentine Amish School
(Amish)
1130 E 300 S
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
Lagrange, IN 46761
(260) 499-3106
2.6 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 34 students
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Miles
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(Church of the Nazarene)
70031 S Lakeview St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1724
13.3 miles
Gr: PK-11 | 29 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
301 S Oak St
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(260) 347-2444
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
14.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
406 S Lakeview Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-4245
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Gr: PK-8 | 167 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 4 Tuition listed
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232 N Main St
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(260) 897-3481
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-3481
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