Bethany Christian School
Goshen, IN
PrivateCombined · Grades K–12
Test scores
Indiana Department of Education · ILEARN
English language arts
156 students tested57.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency11
- At proficiency79
- Approaching proficiency60
- Below proficiency6
Math
156 students tested60.3% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency25
- At proficiency69
- Approaching proficiency43
- Below proficiency19
Science
52 students tested53.8% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency15
- At proficiency13
- Approaching proficiency19
- Below proficiency5
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2024–25 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 40 | 48 | 52 |
| Proficient | 75.0% | 79.2% | 53.8% |
Social studies (grade 5)
30 students tested76.7% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency10
- At proficiency13
- Approaching proficiency5
- Below proficiency2
Biology
63 students tested71.4% at or above proficiency in 2025–26.
- Above proficiency27
- At proficiency18
- Approaching proficiency14
- Below proficiency4
| Measure | 2023–24 | 2025–26 |
|---|---|---|
| Students tested | 63 | 63 |
| Proficient | 58.7% | 71.4% |
ELA, math, and social studies cannot be compared with years before 2025–26.
Attendance
Indiana Department of Education
5.7% of students were chronically absent in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total student count | 323 | 319 | 331 |
| Chronically absent | 9.3% · 30 | 6.6% · 21 | 5.7% · 19 |
Chronically absent means missing 10% or more of the school days a student was enrolled.
School Profile
Location
City, Small
Religious Affiliation
Christian
Mennonite
Student Body
Coed
Enrollment
316 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Principal
Lisa Melendez
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino19.9%
White68.4%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian2.2%
Two or More Races5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Tuition & Scholarships
Indiana scholarships accepted
Choice Scholarship
Reported to the Indiana Department of Education. Acceptance does not determine a student’s eligibility or award amount.
Private school survey
PSS ID 00424857
- Community
- City, Small
- Religious orientation
- Mennonite
- School type
- Other religious, affiliated
- Student body
- Coed
- Enrollment
- 316 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.4
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.4:1
- Daily instruction
- 7.0 hours
Student demographics
Hispanic/Latino19.9%
White68.4%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian2.2%
Two or More Races5.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
Sources
- NCES Private School Survey · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Indiana School Directory · Indiana Department of Education · 2026-06-08
- Indiana ILEARN · Indiana Department of Education · 2023–24, 2024–25, 2025–26
- Indiana Chronic Absenteeism · Indiana Department of Education · 2024–25