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Best 46992 Indiana Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,719 students in 46992, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 171 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 46992, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46992, IN are Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Jr-sr High School and Sharp Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46992 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in 46992, IN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best 46992, IN Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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 46992, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46992, IN include Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Jr-sr High School and Sharp Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 46992?
11 public schools are located in 46992.
What percentage of students in 46992 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 46992 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46992?
46992 public schools minority enrollment is 11% 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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