For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,946 students in Syracuse, IN.
The top-ranked public schools in Syracuse, IN are Syracuse Elementary School, Wawasee High School and Wawasee Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Syracuse, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Syracuse have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Syracuse, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Syracuse Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
12799 N Kern Road
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-4484
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-4484
Gr: K-5 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Wawasee High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Warrior Path - Bldg 1
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-3147
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-3147
Gr: 9-12 | 836 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Wawasee Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9850 N Sr 13
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-8839
Syracuse, IN 46567
(574) 457-8839
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Syracuse, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Syracuse, IN include Syracuse Elementary School, Wawasee High School and Wawasee Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Syracuse?
3 public schools are located in Syracuse.
What is the racial composition of students in Syracuse?
Syracuse public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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