West Waldron School in Wawaka, IN, serves 115 students in grades 1 through 8 within a rural community setting.
The co–educational program operates with 2 teachers and has a student–teacher ratio of 58:1.
The school has an Amish orientation and is affiliated with other religious denominations.
Nearby schools in the region primarily offer similar grade spans with lower student–teacher ratios.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 1-8
- Enrollment: 115 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
115 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for West Waldron School?
The application deadline for West Waldron School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and preschool to West Waldron School is Oak Hill School (8.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Stoney Acres Parochial School (1.4 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stoney Acres Parochial School
(Amish)
3717 W 1100 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 49 students
Springhill School
(Amish)
6745 S 300 W
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-0102
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-0102
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Eddy Village Amish School
(Amish)
7180 S, 075w
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-4443
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-4443
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Eddy Village School
(Amish)
7180 S 075 W
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 854-2016
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 854-2016
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Woodlawn Christian School
(Mennonite)
13151 County Road 34
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-4563
13.8 miles
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Tuition listed
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(Christian)
61763 County Road 35
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
Goshen, IN 46528
(574) 642-3940
15.1 miles
Gr: K-12 | 265 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
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Montessori School
502 Lemper Rd
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
16.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
Bashor Alternative School
Alternative School (Methodist)
62226 Co Rd 15
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 875-5117
18.5 miles
Gr: 1-11 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Stoney Acres Parochial School
(Amish)
3717 W 1100 N
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
Ligonier, IN 46767
(260) 593-3339
1.4 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 49 students
Springhill School
(Amish)
6745 S 300 W
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-0102
Topeka, IN 46571
(260) 593-0102
2.8 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 36 students
Eddy Village Amish School
(Amish)
7180 S, 075w
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-4443
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 499-4443
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 32 students
Eddy Village School
(Amish)
7180 S 075 W
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 854-2016
Wolcottville, IN 46795
(260) 854-2016
2.9 miles
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
301 S Oak St
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
Kendallville, IN 46755
(260) 347-2444
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 134 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary School
(Catholic)
232 N Main St
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-3481
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-3481
15.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 135 students
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Montessori School
502 Lemper Rd
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
Avilla, IN 46710
(260) 897-4270
16.7 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 422 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 9 Tuition listed
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Montessori School (Christian)
727 New York ST
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
Goshen, IN 46526
(574) 966-8593
18.9 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 20 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1900 S County Farm Rd
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 269-7440
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 269-7440
9250.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 474 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
848 E Smith St
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 269-7211
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 269-7211
9251.3 miles
Gr: 7-8 | 545 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 39% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6250 N Old Sr 15
Leesburg, IN 46538
(574) 453-4121
Leesburg, IN 46538
(574) 453-4121
9251.5 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
(Math: 49% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
203 N Lincoln St
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 267-7474
Warsaw, IN 46580
(574) 267-7474
9251.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
(Math: 33% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 S Elm Street
Milford, IN 46542
(574) 658-9444
Milford, IN 46542
(574) 658-9444
9251.9 miles
Gr: K-8 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
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