For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,753 students in Wabash County, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in Wabash County, IN are Southwood Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and Metro North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wabash County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Wabash County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwood Elementary School
(Math: 53% | 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.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 River Rd
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-7541
Grades: PK-3
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
O J Neighbours Elementary School
(Math: 21% | 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: 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 County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
207 N Wabash Ave
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
Grades: 6
| 88 students
404 W 9th St
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
Grades: 7-8
| 239 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 preschools in Wabash County, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in Wabash County, IN include Southwood Elementary School, Manchester Elementary School and Metro North Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wabash County?
6 public preschools are located in Wabash County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wabash County?
Wabash County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Wabash County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Wabash County include: Southwood Elementary School vs. Metro North Elementary School, Southwood Elementary School vs. Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
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