For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 461 students in Winona Lake, IN (there are , serving 146 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Winona Lake, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public school in Winona Lake, IN is Jefferson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Winona Lake, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Winona Lake have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 九游体育s in Winona Lake, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Jefferson Dr
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 267-7361
Winona Lake, IN 46590
(574) 267-7361
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Winona Lake, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Winona Lake, IN include Jefferson Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Winona Lake?
1 public schools are located in Winona Lake.
What percentage of students in Winona Lake go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Winona Lake are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Winona Lake?
Winona Lake public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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