Goshen Schools

Elkhart Christian Academy, founded in 1973, provides Christ-centered education to more than 600 students in prekindergarten through grade 12. Located in Elkhart, Ind., the school s more than 96,000-square-foot facility is spread on an over 60-acre campus. Its facility houses elementary, middle and high school classrooms, a gymnasium, and multipurpose and lunch rooms. Elkhart Christian Academy s building also offers a kitchen, various computer labs, library and resource center and several science labs. The academy is approved by the Association of Christian Schools International, and its students represent more than 20 communities and over 90 churches. It is also approved by the state Department of Education, and is a member of the Indiana High School Athletic Association.

Founded in 1950, St. Thomas the Apostle School is a faith-based educational institution that provides academic programs to more than 435 students in kindergarten through grade eight. It offers classes in reading, writing, math, science, social studies, physical education, music, computer applications and language arts. The school provides accelerated reader and special education programs for gifted and talented students. It operates a parent-teacher organization that serves as a resource for students, parents and staff members. The school provides an after-school care program to assist students with homework and supervised activities. It organizes a variety of sports activities, art fairs and science seminars. The school additionally offers lunch for its students. It is a part of Saint Thomas the Apostle Church, which provides several spiritual and educational programs. St. Thomas the Apostle School is located in Elkhart, Ind.