For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,346 students in Wakarusa, IN (there are , serving 84 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Wakarusa, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Wakarusa, IN are Wakarusa Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and North Wood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wakarusa, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wakarusa have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% 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 Wakarusa, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wakarusa Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Grades: K-5
| 557 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
66030 Dogwood Rd
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 633-4531
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 633-4531
Grades: K-5
| 132 students
Rank: #33.
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Grades: 6-8
| 657 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wakarusa, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Wakarusa, IN include Wakarusa Elementary School, Madison Elementary School and North Wood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Wakarusa?
3 public schools are located in Wakarusa.
What percentage of students in Wakarusa go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Wakarusa are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Wakarusa?
Wakarusa public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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