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taylor university education opportunities

Founded in 1846, Taylor University is a Christian In 2012, Taylor University dedicated the $41.4
liberal arts university recognized throughout million Euler Science Complex – a state-of- Grant County offers families several different
higher education for its transformational the-art facility that utilizes wind, solar and options for primary and secondary education.
discipleship community that emphasizes geothermal energy sources. In 2016, Taylor
whole-person education. For 11 of the past officials dedicated the $20 million LaRita R. Grant County is home to five different public school
12 years, Taylor has been ranked the Number Boren Campus Center. Taylor University’s corporations and four different private schools.
One Baccalaureate College in the Midwest by President is Dr. Lowell Haines.
U.S. News & World Report. Our students are
mentored by a world-class faculty in fields
ranging from computer science, physics,
music and kinesics to education, art, Bible THE PUBLIC SCHOOL OPTIONS ARE
and philosophy. Taylor’s alumni serve God • Marion Community Schools (Giants) –
and humankind throughout the world – some Serving the city of Marion, MCS has the highest enrollment
having been called to serve in the presidential and most diverse population.
cabinet and the leadership of the world’s best- (www.marion.k12.in.us)
known relief agencies, while others live lives of • Mississinewa Community School Corporation (Indians) –
significance in their hometowns. Serving Gas City, Mississinewa is the second-largest district in
the county. (www.olemiss.k12.in.us)
Ninety percent of Taylor’s students live on
campus; more than 54,000 hours are annually • Oak Hill United School Corporation (Golden Eagles) –
volunteered in ministry and community service; Oak Hill serves the towns of Sweetser, Swayzee, Converse and
and 75 percent of the faculty and staff live surrounding areas in the northeastern portion of the county.
within walking distance of campus. The student- (www.ohusc.k12.in.us)
centered campus creates unique opportunities • Eastbrook Community School Corporation (Panthers) –
for research, internships, study abroad Eastbrook serves the towns of Upland, Van Buren, and the
and ministry. eastern portion of the county. Family LifeCare, Chairman’s Circle Member
(www.eastbrookschools.net)
• Madison-Grant United School Corporation (Argylls) –
Madison-Grant serves the town of Fairmount and the
southeastern portion of the county.
(www.mgusc.k12.in.us)

THE PRIVATE SCHOOL OPTIONS ARE:
• Lakeview Christian School is located in Marion and
serves kindergarten through 12th grade. (www.
lakeviewchristian.net)

• The King’s Academy is located in Jonesboro and
serves kindergarten through 12th grade on campus.
(www.kingsacademy.org)
• Saint Paul Parish School is located in Marion and
serves kindergarten through 6th grade on campus
(www.stpaulcatholicmarion.com)