Top Rankings
Wa-Nee Community Schools ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,848 students in Wa-Nee Community Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Wa-Nee Community Schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,916 Schools
# Students
2,848 Students
1,037,328 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
67,783 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wa-Nee Community Schools, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#18 out of 395 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
34%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
10%
15%
% Black
2%
14%
% White
83%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,361 is higher than the state median of $13,125. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,525 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,361
$13,125
Spending / Student
$13,525
$12,758
Best Wa-Nee Community Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wakarusa Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 N Washington St
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2000
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Nappanee Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
755 E Van Buren St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7421
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-7421
Gr: K-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
Woodview Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
800 E Woodview Dr
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-3117
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-3117
Gr: K-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #44.
North Wood Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
301 N Elkhart
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 862-2710
Gr: 6-8 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
North Wood High School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2101 N Main St
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Nappanee, IN 46550
(574) 773-4127
Gr: 9-12 | 873 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Wa-Nee Community Schools manages 5 public schools serving 2,848 students.
What is the rank of Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Wa-Nee Community Schools is ranked #18 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wa-Nee Community Schools?
83% of Wa-Nee Community Schools students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wa-Nee Community Schools?
Wa-Nee Community Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Wa-Nee Community Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,525 is higher than the state median of $12,758. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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