For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,552 students in Wheatfield, IN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatfield, IN are Wheatfield Elementary School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School and Kankakee Valley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wheatfield, IN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in Wheatfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% 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 Wheatfield, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-3 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Gr: 4-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Gr: 6-8 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatfield, IN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Wheatfield, IN include Wheatfield Elementary School, Kankakee Valley Intermediate School and Kankakee Valley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Wheatfield?
3 public elementary schools are located in Wheatfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Wheatfield?
Wheatfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Preventing Suicide in Schools: 2026 Guide for Educators
Learn updated 2026 strategies for preventing suicide in schools, including warning signs, intervention plans, and school-wide mental health support.
The Impact of Social Media on Students (2026 Update)
Explore the impact of social media on students in 2026, including academic, mental health, and safety insights for parents and educators.
Building a Summer Reading Plan That Keeps Kids Engaged
Learn how to build a summer reading plan that keeps kids engaged, motivated, and improving literacy skills throughout the break.