For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,807 students in Wayne County, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IN are Charles Elementary School, Centerville-abington Elementary School and Northeastern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Wayne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charles Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2400 Reeveston Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3441
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Centerville-abington Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200-300 W South St
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5132
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 855-5132
Grades: 3-6
| 549 students
Rank: #33.
Northeastern Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
534 W Wallace Rd
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-2595
Grades: PK-5
| 592 students
Rank: #44.
Northeastern Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7295 Us 27 North
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Fountain City, IN 47341
(765) 847-1331
Grades: 6-8
| 311 students
Rank: #55.
Hagerstown Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
299 N Sycamore St
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Hagerstown, IN 47346
(765) 489-4555
Grades: PK-6
| 650 students
Rank: #66.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1707 Sw 'a' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3445
Grades: PK-4
| 276 students
Rank: #77.
Western Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 E Delaware
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-3622
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #88.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 N 19th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3426
Grades: PK-4
| 253 students
Rank: #99.
Vaile Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 S 14th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3433
Grades: PK-4
| 309 students
Rank: #1010.
Crestdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
701 Crestdale Drive
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3415
Grades: PK-4
| 373 students
Rank: #1111.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Nw 'l' St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3442
Grades: PK-4
| 271 students
Rank: #1212.
Community Youth Services
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3430
Grades: K-12
| 67 students
Rank: n/an/a
1281 Round Barn Rd S
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Centerville, IN 47330
(765) 966-3911
Grades: PK-2
| 432 students
Wayne County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3427
Grades: K-6
| 207 students
315 Nw 3rd St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3416
Grades: PK
| 283 students
1751 East Chester Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3408
Grades: K-6
| 230 students
777 North 12th St
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 983-3709
Grades: K-8
| 203 students
205 Parkway Dr
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Cambridge City, IN 47327
(765) 478-5840
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
4138 Niewoehner Rd
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Richmond, IN 47374
(765) 973-3431
Grades: K-6
| 307 students
Pershing Education Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Po Box 217 - 519 Queen St
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Pershing, IN 47370
(765) 478-5375
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Wayne County, IN include Charles Elementary School, Centerville-abington Elementary School and Northeastern Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wayne County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public elementary schools in Wayne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Wayne County include: Vaile Elementary School vs. Starr Elementary School, Crestdale Elementary School vs. Charles Elementary School, Westview Elementary School vs. Starr Elementary School
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