For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,683 students in Wabash, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wabash have an average ranking of 3/10, 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, IN (2025-26)
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.
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: #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: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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, 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 elementary schools in Wabash, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wabash, IN include Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Jr-sr High School and Sharp Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wabash?
9 public elementary schools are located in Wabash.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash?
Wabash 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 are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wabash include: Metro North Elementary School vs. Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Elementary School vs. Metro North Elementary School
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