For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 481 students in Winona Lake, IN (there are 1 private school, serving 146 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Winona Lake, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public school in Winona Lake, IN is Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona Lake, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Winona Lake have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Winona Lake, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Dr
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 267-7361
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 267-7361
Gr: PK-6 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Winona Lake, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Winona Lake, IN include Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winona Lake?
1 public schools are located in Winona Lake.
What percentage of students in Winona Lake go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Winona Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winona Lake?
Winona Lake public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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