For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 3,428 students in Wabash County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wabash County, IN are Southwood Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and Manchester Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wabash County (2025)
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 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 River Rd
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
Gr: PK-3 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 W Woodring Rd
Laketon, IN 46943
(260) 982-8685
Laketon, IN 46943
(260) 982-8685
Gr: 4-6 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
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 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
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: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 435 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 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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
Wabash/miami Area Prog Excpt
Special Education School
246 N 300 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Gr: PK-12
Wabash County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 N Wabash Ave
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
404 W 9th St
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
Gr: 7-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
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 elementary schools in Wabash County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wabash County, IN include Southwood Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and Manchester Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wabash County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Wabash County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County?
Wabash County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wabash County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wabash County include: Manchester Elementary School vs. Manchester Intermediate School, Southwood Elementary School vs. Metro North Elementary School
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