Thriving in…
Elkhart County
Elkhart County’s
cost of living is only
93%
of the National Average.
Community Services
Housing & Real Estate
Elkhart County real estate has rebounded since the recession of 2008/2009. We have a variety neighborhoods, sub-divisions, waterfront real estate, country and historic homes for you to see. If you prefer to choose land or acreage and build your home, we have builders galore.
Check the following websites to see what’s available in our cities and towns today!
Elkhart County Real Estate:
www.homes.com/for-sale/elkhart-county-in
www.zillow.com/elkhart-county-in
Elkhart County Board of Realtors: www.ecbor.com
Healthcare
Beacon Health Systems, Elkhart General Hospital
600 East Blvd, Elkhart
574.523.3161
www.egh.org
Elkhart County Health Department, State of Indiana
608 Oakland Avenue, Elkhart
574.523.2117
www.in.gov
Goshen Health Hospital
200 High Park Ave, Goshen
574.533.2141
www.iuhealth.org
Maple City Health Care Center
213 Middlebury St, Goshen
574.534.3300
www.mchcc.com
Heart City Health Center
236 Simpson Ave, Elkhart
574.293.0052
www.heartcityhealth.org
Senior Living
Eastlake Terrace
3109 E Bristol St, Elkhart
www.emeritus.com
Greencroft
1721 Greencroft Blvd, Goshen
www.greencroft.org
Heritage House (Miller’s)
1700 Waterfall Dr, Nappanee
www.millersseniorliving.com
Hubbard Hill Estates
28070 County Rd 24, Elkhart
www.hubbardhill.org
Waterford Crossing
1212 Waterford Circle, Goshen
www.waterfordseniorvillage.com
Miller’s Senior Living
303 N Washington St, Wakarusa
WakarusaALF@millershealthsystems.com
Services for the Disabled
Learn more about the Association for the Disabled of Elkhart County (ADEC): Resources for Independence at www.adecinc.com
7
PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
systems
more than
50
PRIVATE
SCHOOLS
within the county
Education
Grades K-12 District Grade / Point Rating
Ratings by Indiana Department of Education
School District |
2017 |
2016 |
2015 |
Baugo Community Schools From early childhood to graduation day, our focus remains on student success. Our high expectations have led us to have the highest iRead scores in the area for 2013. We also have the fifth highest growth scores for math in the entire state, as measured on the ISTEP. Most impressively, the Baugo Community Schools have been given an “A” rating by the Indiana Department of Education.
|
B |
B | B |
Concord Community Schools Our mission statement is “Preparing All Students for Success.” What does that mean? It means our staff works with students and families so that every aspect of a child’s education in our community is pursuing excellence. We want excellence in learning for our students and staff. We want excellent technology and support services. We want an excellent school board and administration. We want excellence in student athletics, fine arts, clubs and activities.
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B | C | C |
Elkhart Community Schools At Elkhart Community Schools, curriculum is defined as the knowledge, skills, and attitudes to be taught and learned. The curriculum is the substance of what is taught, written, and assessed. We have a long and excellent history of curricular development and revision accomplished by instructional staff, administrators, and parents working together with subject area specialists in the Instruction and Learning Department.
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C | C | C |
Fairfield Community Schools www.fairfield.k12.in.us Formed in 1963,the Fairfield Community School District is located in the southeastern portion of Elkhart County in north central Indiana. Fairfield Community Schools is a district of roughly 2,000 students serving Benton, Clinton and Jackson townships. District schools include three K to 6 elementary schools and one grade 7 to 12 junior-senior high school. An elected five member Board of Education governs the district.
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B | B | B |
Goshen Community Schools At GCS, we serve more than 6,400 students and are recognized for our ability to bridge school and community. The academic, extracurricular, and cultural diversity of our schools provides students with options and experiences not available elsewhere. With excellent programs such as High Ability, English Learners (EL), and the Elkhart County Special Education Cooperative (ECSEC), GCS is able to meet the needs of all students.
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C | B | B |
Middlebury Community Schools “The mission of Middlebury Community Schools is to prepare our students to be life-long learners and contributing citizens.” With schools providing the foundation for community development combined with the desire to provide our children with appropriate educational opportunities, Middlebury Community Schools is looking to expand in the near future!
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B | B | B |
Wa-Nee Community Schools (Wakarusa & Nappanee) Our three elementary schools, grades K-5; NorthWood Middle School, grades 6-8; and NorthWood High School, grades 9-12; serve nearly 3000 students. Our students consistently bring positive recognition to our schools and community through their many academic and extra-curricular achievements. Our administrators, faculty and staff are highly qualified and constantly strive to meet the challenges of our “Tradition of Excellence”. |
A | A | A |
Higher Education
within 50 miles of Elkhart County
35
COLLEGES &
UNIVERSITIES
within an
hour’s drive
Institutions offering
Associate (2 Year) Degrees
Ivy Tech Community College
Elkhart, Gary, South Bend IN
Southwestern Michigan College
Dowagiac, MI
Ancilla College
Plymouth, IN
Lake Michigan College
Benton Harbor, MI
Glen Oaks Community College
Centreville, MI
Kalamazoo Valley Community College
Kalamazoo, MI
Institutions offering Undergraduate (4 Year) Degrees
Goshen College
Goshen, IN
Indiana University
Elkhart, South Bend, Fort Wayne IN
St Mary’s College
South Bend, IN
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN
Holy Cross College
South Bend, IN
Indiana Tech
Fort Wayne, IN
Bethel College
Mishawaka, IN
Trine University
Angola, IN
Huntington University
Huntington, IN
Manchester College
North Manchester, IN
Purdue Polytechnic
South Bend
Purdue University
Calumet, Hammond & Westville, IN
Valparaiso University
Valparaiso, IN
Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN
Andrews University
Berrien Springs, MI
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI
Kalamazoo College
Kalamazoo, MI
Other Educational Resources
Ethos Science Center
Elkhart, IN
Horizon Educational Alliance
Elkhart, IN