For the 2026 school year, there are 2 private schools serving 167 students in Wabash, IN (there are 11 public schools, serving 3,719 public students). 4% of all K-12 students in Wabash, IN are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
The average acceptance rate is 84%, which is same as the Indiana private school average acceptance rate of 84%.
Private Schools in Wabash, IN (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Emmanuel Christian School
(Baptist)
129 Southwood Dr
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1677
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 563-1677
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students
St. Bernard Elementary School
(Catholic)
191 N Cass St
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 615-6687
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 615-6687
Gr: K-6 | 46 students Acceptance rate listed
Wabash, Indiana Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Compass Rose Academy (Closed 2025)
All-girls | Special Education School (Friends)
5233 S 50 E
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 569-4757
Wabash, IN 46992
(260) 569-4757
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students
Overview
This Town (Wabash)
This State (IN)
# Schools
2 Schools
Student Body:
# Students
167 Students
122,501 Students
% Average Students of Color
11%
26%
Academics and Faculty:
# Teachers
11 Teachers
9,098 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate:
Average Acceptance Rate
84%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.60
# American Indian Students
2 Students
274 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,046 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
10,373 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
9%
# Black Students
2 Students
6,680 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
119 Students
70,609 Students
% White Students
71%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
88 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
36 Students
30,727 Students
% of Others Students
21%
25%
All Ethnic Groups
Extracurriculars and Sports:
Frequently Asked Questions
How many private schools are located in Wabash, IN?
2 private schools are located in Wabash, IN.
What percentage of students in Wabash go to private school?
4% of all K-12 students in Wabash are educated in private schools (compared to the IN state average of 11%).
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