For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 461 students in Winona Lake, IN.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Winona Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% 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 Winona Lake, IN (2025-26)
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 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Winona Lake, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Winona Lake, IN include Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Winona Lake?
1 public elementary schools are located in Winona Lake.
What is the racial composition of students in Winona Lake?
Winona Lake public elementary schools minority enrollment is 29% 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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