For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,547 students in Wheatfield, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Wheatfield, IN are Wheatfield Elementary School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School and Kankakee Valley High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatfield, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Wheatfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Wheatfield, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wheatfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
251 S Center St
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Grades: K-3
| 339 students
Rank: #22.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Grades: 4-5
| 467 students
Rank: #33.
Kankakee Valley High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Grades: 9-12
| 995 students
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Grades: 6-8
| 746 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Wheatfield, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Wheatfield, IN include Wheatfield Elementary School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School and Kankakee Valley High School.
How many public schools are located in Wheatfield?
4 public schools are located in Wheatfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatfield?
Wheatfield 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).
Which public schools in Wheatfield are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Wheatfield include: Kankakee Valley Intermediate School vs. Kankakee Valley High School
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