About the School
- Brookside Amish School in Berne, IN, serves 48 co–ed students from grades 1 through 8 in a rural setting.
- The school operates as a Montessori program affiliated with Association Montessori International (AMI) and reflects an Amish orientation.
- With 2 teachers, the student–teacher ratio is 24:1, supporting classroom instruction for this small rural private school.
- Brookside Amish School is part of a local community of private schools offering similar grade spans within a few miles in Berne and nearby Geneva.
School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
48 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National avg.:
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Brookside Amish School?
The application deadline for Brookside Amish School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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