PK-12
Statistical information demonstrates Wayne County schools are on par with the surrounding metropolitan areas and the region. There are five public school districts in the county as well as a number of private school alternatives. Two vocational career centers serve the county with one located at Richmond High School. Western Wayne students are served by the Whitewater Career Center in Fayette County.
Wayne County Public Schools
| Corporation Code | Corporation Name | District | 2024-2025 Enrollment | 2024 Graduates | 2024 High School Graduation Rate |
| 8305 | Nettle Creek School Corporation | Hagerstown | 1,172 | 77 | 96.25% |
| 8355 | Western Wayne Schools | Cambridge City | 739 | 54 | 88.52% |
| 8360 | Centerville-Abington Community Schools | Centerville | 1,755 | 105 | 89.74% |
| 8375 | Northeastern Wayne Schools | Fountain City | 1,337 | 101 | 99.02% |
| 8385 | Richmond Community Schools | Richmond | 4,436 | 278 | 86.57% |
| Wayne County Total | 9,439 | 615 | 92.02% |
Source: Indiana Department of Education
Wayne County Non-Public and Public Charter Schools
| School Name | Type | Location | Grade Levels | Affiliation |
| Community Christian School | Non-Public | Richmond | PK – 8 | Christian |
| Richmond Friends Schools | Non-Public | Richmond | PK – 8 | Quaker |
| Seton Catholic Schools | Non-Public | Richmond | PK – 12 | Catholic |
| The Excel Center Richmond | Public Charter | Richmond | 9 – 12 | NA |