For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,346 students in Wakarusa, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wakarusa, IN are Wakarusa Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and North Wood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakarusa, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wakarusa have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Wakarusa, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakarusa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66030 Dogwood Rd
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 633-4531
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 633-4531
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wakarusa, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wakarusa, IN include Wakarusa Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and North Wood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wakarusa?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wakarusa.
What is the racial composition of students in Wakarusa?
Wakarusa public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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