Bethany Christian Schools is a dynamic learning community that integrates faith development with academic excellence.
Grounded in Mennonite values, Bethany prepares students to do God's work in the world.
Bethany is highly regarded for its academic excellence,community and friendship, dedicated faculty, and holistic education-- nurturing the academic, artistic, social, and spiritual gifts of students and providing multiple opportunities for students to develop their skills and interests in areas such as art, theater, music, and athletics simultaneously.
Bethany is a diverse school and admits qualified students of any religious affiliation, race, color, and national or ethnic origin.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Top Ranked IN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 327 students
- Average class size: 17 students
- Application Deadline: Jan. 31 / rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Bethany Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1954
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
327 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
33%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 13:1
Average Class Size
17 students
Number of AP Courses
8 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP English 12 Advanced, Biology, Chemistry
Average SAT score
1045
(Out of 1600)
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
Jan. 31 / rolling
Tuition Notes
Bethany Christian Schools Operates on a Variable Tuition model so each grade level has a different tuition amount.
% on Financial Aid
93%
Admissions Director
Madison Swartzendruber
Sports
Total Sports Offered
9 sports
Sports
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
7 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Chess, Debate and Speech, Science Olympiad
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Choir, Instrumental Music Performance Groups, Musical, Theater
Chess, Debate and Speech, Science Olympiad
Arts and Music Programs:
Concert Choir, Instrumental Music Performance Groups, Musical, Theater
School Notes
- Academic Excellence. Through innovative student-oriented education, Bethany empowers all students to embrace skills for life-long learning. Bethany provides challenging experiential learning at all levels, including advanced courses in all core subject areas and the fine arts as well as personalized academic assistance for students. Our graduates are accepted into top-ranked universities and liberal arts colleges. Over 90% of our graduates choose to enter college immediately, while others choose to first engage in church/community service or their chosen career.
- Community and Friendship: Within a diverse faith-based community, Bethany fosters respectful and compassionate relationships that build a safe and trusting environment. The expectation is that we do things together: learn, work, serve, play, and worship. Teachers become more than just teachers- they become mentors. At Bethany, people take an interest in each other and build lasting friendships that provide a sense of belonging.
- Dedicated Faculty: Teaching at Bethany is not just a job, but a calling. Our teachers, coaches, and staff model Christ's love to students and incorporate faith into the classroom, athletics, and daily work. They help students form a framework of values within the context of the world around them so that they may thoughtfully explore lifestyle and spiritual commitments, seeking a faith they can own.
- Personal Development: We nurture the academic, artistic, social, and spiritual gifts of all students to further God's workin the world. As a small school, Bethany students have multiple opportunities to develop their skills and interests in areas such as art, theater, music, and athletics simultaneously. Teachers and coaches mentor students to cultivate their skills through a process that provides goals, teaching tools, and evaluation of skills for students in their various roles. As one junior transfer said, "I have fallen in love with Bethany. Everyone knows everyone. There is a close feeling. Teachers are concerned with my life. I feel an openness to talk with them if I have a need. The community is awesome."
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Bethany Christian Schools often compared to?
Bethany Christian Schools is often viewed alongside schools like Elkhart Christian Academy by visitors of our site.
What sports does Bethany Christian Schools offer?
Bethany Christian Schools offers 9 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Volleyball.
What is Bethany Christian Schools's ranking?
Bethany Christian Schools ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for Bethany Christian Schools?
The application deadline for Bethany Christian Schools is Jan. 31 / rolling (applications are due on Jan. 31 but additional applications are reviewed year-round as space permits ).
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