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Best Wabash Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,304 students in Wabash, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wabash, IN are Southwood Elementary School, Metro North Elementary School and O J Neighbours Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wabash have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Wabash, IN (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.
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: #33.
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: 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 preschools in Wabash, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wabash, IN include Southwood Elementary School, Metro North Elementary School and O J Neighbours Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wabash?
4 public preschools are located in Wabash.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash?
Wabash public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

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