For the 2026-27 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,719 students in Wabash, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 167 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wabash, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wabash, IN are Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Jr-sr High School and Sharp Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wabash have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Wabash, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
564 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
264 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 3-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-2 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
O J Neighbours Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Wabash St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2345
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2345
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Wabash Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
White's Jr-sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5233 S 50 E
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Wabash, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1721 Vernon St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Gr: 4-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Wabash, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Wabash, IN include Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Jr-sr High School and Sharp Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wabash?
11 public schools are located in Wabash.
What percentage of students in Wabash go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wabash are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash?
Wabash public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Wabash are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wabash include: Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center vs. Southwood Elementary School, Metro North Elementary School vs. Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Jr-sr High School vs. Northfield Jr-sr High School
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