For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,521 students in Wheatfield, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatfield, IN are Wheatfield Elementary School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School and Kankakee Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatfield, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheatfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Wheatfield, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 S Center St
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Gr: K-3 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Gr: 4-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatfield, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatfield, IN include Wheatfield Elementary School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School and Kankakee Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheatfield?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wheatfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatfield?
Wheatfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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