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Best Wayne County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 9,506 students in Wayne County, IN (there are 13 private schools, serving 799 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Wayne County, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, IN are Charles Elementary School, Centerville Sr High School and Centerville-abington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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 Wayne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charles Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2400 Reeveston Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Gr: PK-4 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Centerville Sr High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
507 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-3481
Gr: 9-12 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Centerville-abington Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
200-300 W South St
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5132
Gr: 3-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Centerville-abington Jr High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
509 Willow Grove Rd
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5113
Gr: 7-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Gr: PK-5 | 614 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Hagerstown Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
299 N Sycamore St
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Western Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 E Delaware
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Gr: PK-6 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Hagerstown Jr-sr High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Baker Rd
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4511
Gr: 7-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1010.
Northeastern High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7295 N Us 27
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2591
Gr: 9-12 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Lincoln Middle/ High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
215 E Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5916
Gr: 7-12 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Crestdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Crestdale Drive
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Gr: PK-4 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1313.
Richmond High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Hub Etchison Pky
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3424
Gr: 9-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1414.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1707 Sw 'a' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Gr: PK-4 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Vaile Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Gr: PK-4 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Test Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
22 S 22nd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3412
Gr: 5-6 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1717.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Gr: PK-4 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1818.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1919.
Dennis Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
222 Nw 7th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3495
Gr: 7-8 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: n/an/a
Delta Early Learning And Thinking Academy
3400 East Sr 29
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 284-5074
Gr: PK | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Rose Hamilton Elementary School
1281 Round Barn Rd S
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Gr: PK-2 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Wayne County, IN include Charles Elementary School, Centerville Sr High School and Centerville-abington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wayne County?
21 public schools are located in Wayne County.
What percentage of students in Wayne County go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Wayne County are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public schools minority enrollment is 23% 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 Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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