For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 5,150 students in Wabash County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 171 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wabash County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Wabash County, IN are Manchester Elementary School, Sharp Creek Elementary School and Southwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Wabash County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 River Rd
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
Grades: PK-3
| 449 students
Rank: #22.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
264 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 3-6
| 258 students
Rank: #33.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
840 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: PK-6
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Manchester Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1 Squire Dr
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2196
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2196
Grades: 7-12
| 718 students
Rank: #55.
Manchester Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 W Woodring Rd
Laketon, IN 46943
(260) 982-8685
Laketon, IN 46943
(260) 982-8685
Grades: 4-6
| 289 students
Rank: #66.
Metro North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3844 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: PK-2
| 275 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 7-12
| 435 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
564 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 7-12
| 378 students
Rank: #99.
Wabash High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
580 N Miami St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 471 students
Rank: #1010.
Wabash Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Grades: 5-8
| 466 students
Rank: #1111.
O J Neighbours Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Wabash St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2345
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2345
Grades: 1-4
| 410 students
Rank: #1212.
White's Jr-sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5233 S 50 E
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Grades: 7-12
| 312 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Career Center
Vocational School
79 S 200 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Grades: PK-K
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wabash/miami Area Prog Excpt
Special Education School
246 N 300 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Grades: PK-12
| 0 students
Wabash County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 N Wabash Ave
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 6
| 88 students
404 W 9th St
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
Grades: 7-8
| 239 students
1721 Vernon St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wabash County, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Wabash County, IN include Manchester Elementary School, Sharp Creek Elementary School and Southwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wabash County, IN?
15 public schools are located in Wabash County, IN.
What percentage of students in Wabash County, IN go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wabash County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County, IN?
Wabash County, IN public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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