For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,818 students in Wabash, IN (there are , serving 167 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Wabash, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wabash, 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.
Wabash, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wabash have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Wabash, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
840 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #22.
Southwood Jr-sr High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
564 E Sr 124
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 6-12
| 457 students
Rank: #33.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
264 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 3-6
| 270 students
Rank: #44.
Metro North Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3844 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: PK-2
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Northfield Jr-sr High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
154 W 200 N
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 7-12
| 437 students
Rank: #66.
Wabash High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
580 N Miami St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4131
Grades: 9-12
| 492 students
Rank: #77.
O J Neighbours Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Wabash St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2345
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2345
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: #88.
Wabash Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-4137
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #99.
White's Jr-sr High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5233 S 50 E
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1150
Grades: 6-12
| 421 students
Rank: n/an/a
Heartland Career Center
Vocational School
79 S 200 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-7481
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Grades: PK-K
| 206 students
Rank: n/an/a
Wabash/miami Area Prog Excpt
Special Education School
246 N 300 W
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-8871
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Wabash, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1721 Vernon St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Grades: 4-5
| 202 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wabash, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Wabash, IN include Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Jr-sr High School and Sharp Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Wabash?
12 public schools are located in Wabash.
What percentage of students in Wabash go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Wabash are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash?
Wabash public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Wabash are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wabash include: Southwood Jr-sr High School vs. Northfield Jr-sr High School, Wabash High School vs. Northfield Jr-sr High School, Northfield Jr-sr High School vs. Wabash High School
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