Best Wheatfield Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,497 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 40% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 42% 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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Wheatfield, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheatfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
251 S Center St
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3221
Gr: K-3 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Kankakee Valley Intermediate School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12345 N 550 W
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-2027
Gr: 4-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Kankakee Valley High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3923 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 956-3143
Gr: 9-12 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Kankakee Valley Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5258 W Sr 10
Wheatfield, IN 46392
(219) 987-8810
Gr: 6-8 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

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 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (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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