For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,807 students in Wayne County, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IN are Charles Elementary School, Centerville-abington Elementary School and Northeastern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2400 Reeveston Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Centerville-abington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200-300 W South St
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5132
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5132
Gr: 3-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Hagerstown Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 N Sycamore St
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Western Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Delaware
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Crestdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crestdale Drive
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Sw 'a' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #99.
Vaile Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Test Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
22 S 22nd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3412
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3412
Gr: 5-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1111.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Gr: PK-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1281 Round Barn Rd S
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Gr: K-6 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
900 S L St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3486
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3486
Gr: K-8 | 179 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Gr: PK | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 94:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
1751 East Chester Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Gr: K-6 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
777 North 12th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Gr: K-8 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Gr: 6-8 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
4138 Niewoehner Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Gr: K-6 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Pershing Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 217 - 519 Queen St
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IN include Charles Elementary School, Centerville-abington Elementary School and Northeastern Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wayne County include: Vaile Elementary School vs. Starr Elementary School, Western Wayne Elementary School vs. Centerville-abington Elementary School, Crestdale Elementary School vs. Charles Elementary School
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