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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Wabash County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 5,229 students in Wabash County, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 171 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Wabash County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wabash County, IN are Southwood Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and Manchester Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Wabash County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
840 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
301 River Rd
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
Gr: PK-3 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Manchester Intermediate School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20 W Woodring Rd
Laketon, IN 46943
(260) 982-8685
Gr: 4-6 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
564 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 6-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Manchester Jr-sr High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1 Squire Dr
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-2196
Gr: 7-12 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
264 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 3-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Metro North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3844 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: PK-2 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
154 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 7-12 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Wabash High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
580 N Miami St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1010.
O J Neighbours Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 N Wabash St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2345
Gr: PK-4 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Wabash Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
150 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Gr: 5-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
White's Jr-sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
5233 S 50 E
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Gr: 6-12 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Career Center
Vocational School
79 S 200 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Gr: 6-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
1101 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Gr: PK-K | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wabash County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Wabash County, IN include Southwood Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and Manchester Intermediate School.
How many public schools are located in Wabash County?
15 public schools are located in Wabash County.
What percentage of students in Wabash County go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Wabash County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County?
Wabash County public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Wabash County are often viewed compared to one another?

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