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3 schools in Wakarusa

Indiana · Public K-12

Wakarusa, Indiana runs a public-school system of 3 campuses with combined enrollment around 1,304 (2 elementary and 1 middle).

7-year change in Wakarusa

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,304
-85 (-6%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
85%
was 84%
% Hispanic
8%
was 8%
% Black
2%
was 2%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
2,282
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
1,304
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
3
public K-12
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Madison Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05117
North Wood Middle SchoolMiddle06-08653
Wakarusa Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05534

About Wakarusa

Across Wakarusa, Indiana, 3 public schools enrolls about 1,304 students between them.

Looking at the level breakdown, the city is made up of 2 elementary, and 1 middle.

Schools in Wakarusa average about 435 students each, 21% meaningfully below the Indiana norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Wakarusa has declined 6% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 1,389 students to 1,304.

On this page, the community for Wakarusa discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Anyone with firsthand knowledge of these schools is welcome to weigh in.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Wakarusa?
Wakarusa, Indiana has 3 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,304 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Wakarusa?
Wakarusa has 2 elementary, 1 middle public schools.
What is the largest public school in Wakarusa?
North Wood Middle School is the largest public school in Wakarusa by enrollment, with approximately 653 students.
What school districts serve Wakarusa?
Wakarusa is served by 2 public school districts, including Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, Wa-Nee Community Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Wakarusa cover?
Public schools in Wakarusa serve students from kindergarten through grade 8.