For the 2026 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 48% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 44%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Wabash County have an average ranking of 7/10, 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Manchester Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | 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
Gr: PK-3 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: PK-2 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: n/an/a
1101 Colerain St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 274-0333
Gr: PK-K | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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
Gr: PK-12
Wabash County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
207 N Wabash Ave
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
La Fontaine, IN 46940
(260) 563-8050
Gr: 6 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
404 W 9th St
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
North Manchester, IN 46962
(260) 982-8602
Gr: 7-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
1721 Vernon St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-2645
Gr: 4-5 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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: Metro North Elementary School vs. Southwood Elementary School, Southwood Elementary School vs. Metro North Elementary School, Southwood Elementary School vs. Lh Carpenter Early Learning Center
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