Southwell Amish School in Gladwin, MI, serves 30 co–ed students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 30:1 with one full–time teacher.
Southwell Amish School is located near other private schools such as Lilac Grove Amish School and Skeels Christian School, offering parents multiple rural Michigan educational options.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 30 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
30 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
30:1
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 Southwell Amish School?
The application deadline for Southwell Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to Southwell Amish School is Skeels Christian School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Lilac Grove Amish School (2.6 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Skeels Christian School
(Baptist)
3956 N M 18
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 240-2190
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 240-2190
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
8605 Tobacco Dr
Clare, MI 48617
Clare, MI 48617
15 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Edenville Sda Elementary School ![Edenville Sda Elementary School Photo - School=Family]( "Edenville Sda Elementary School Photo - School=Family")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
342 W Curtis Rd
Hope, MI 48628
(989) 689-3505
Hope, MI 48628
(989) 689-3505
16 miles
Gr: K-7 | 11 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
East Dover School
(Amish)
6090 E Dover Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9178
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9178
16.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Skeels Christian School
(Baptist)
3956 N M 18
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 240-2190
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 240-2190
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Great Lakes Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
720 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 802-1377
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 802-1377
21.7 miles
Gr: 1-9 | 49 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6100 Perrine Road
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
27.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 724 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Immanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
2794 W Maplehurst Dr
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-4363
Roscommon, MI 48653
(989) 275-4363
33 miles
Gr: K-11 | 29 students Tuition listed
Sacred Heart Academy Elementary School
(Catholic)
200 S Franklin Street
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9530
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9530
33.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 434 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Skeels Christian School
(Baptist)
3956 N M 18
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 240-2190
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 240-2190
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
8605 Tobacco Dr
Clare, MI 48617
Clare, MI 48617
15 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 15 students
Edenville Sda Elementary School ![Edenville Sda Elementary School Photo - School=Family]( "Edenville Sda Elementary School Photo - School=Family")
(Seventh Day Adventist)
342 W Curtis Rd
Hope, MI 48628
(989) 689-3505
Hope, MI 48628
(989) 689-3505
16 miles
Gr: K-7 | 11 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
East Dover School
(Amish)
6090 E Dover Rd
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9178
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-9178
16.7 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Skeels Christian School
(Baptist)
3956 N M 18
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 240-2190
Gladwin, MI 48624
(989) 240-2190
4.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 109 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
1039 W Houghton Lake Dr
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-5592
Prudenville, MI 48651
(989) 366-5592
19.7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 87 students
St. Joseph Elementary School
(Catholic)
935 W Houghton Ave
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-0220
West Branch, MI 48661
(989) 345-0220
19.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition listed
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
6100 Perrine Road
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
Midland, MI 48640
(989) 832-3341
27.5 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 724 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
St. Michael Continuation School
(Catholic)
310 E 2nd St
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3063
Pinconning, MI 48650
(989) 879-3063
27.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 104 students Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
455 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-3259
9472.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 582 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 W Spruce St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
9473.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 42 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7417
9473.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 16% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
710 S 5th St
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
Harrison, MI 48625
(989) 539-7194
9473.4 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 279 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
670 Ann Arbor Trl
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
Clare, MI 48617
(989) 386-3067
9473.6 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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