Wawasee Community School Corporation
Wawasee Community School Corporation serves Syracuse, North Webster, Milford, and the Lake Wawasee area in Kosciusko County - the lake country district centered on Indiana's largest natural lake.
About Wawasee Schools
Wawasee Community School Corporation serves Syracuse, North Webster, Milford, and the surrounding lake communities in eastern Kosciusko County, Indiana. The district operates Wawasee High School (the Warriors), Wawasee Middle School, and elementary schools in Syracuse, North Webster, and Milford. The district covers Lake Wawasee - at about 3,000 acres the largest natural lake entirely within Indiana - plus Syracuse Lake, Webster Lake, and dozens of smaller lakes. Housing within the district is dominated by lakefront and lake-access properties, with prices ranging from modest inland homes to $500,000+ waterfront on Lake Wawasee. The district serves families in the lake country east and south of Warsaw.
Schools in the district
- Wawasee High School in Syracuse (grades 9-12)
- Wawasee Middle School
- Elementary schools in Syracuse, North Webster, and Milford
Areas served
Enrollment
Approximately 3,000 students across all grade levels.
District highlights
- Covers Lake Wawasee, the largest natural lake entirely within Indiana
- Serves the Kosciusko County lake country including Syracuse and North Webster
- Lakefront and lake-access housing across multiple lakes
- Smaller district with strong community identity around the lakes
Commute and location
The Wawasee district is 55 to 65 minutes from South Bend, 45 to 55 minutes from Fort Wayne, and 25 to 30 minutes from Warsaw and Goshen.
What areas does Wawasee Community School Corporation serve?
Wawasee Community School Corporation serves Syracuse, North Webster, Milford, and the Lake Wawasee area in eastern Kosciusko County, Indiana - the lake communities surrounding Indiana's largest natural lake.
What are home prices like in the Wawasee school district?
The Wawasee district mixes modest inland homes with premium lakefront. Inland properties often trade under $250,000, while Lake Wawasee waterfront typically runs $500,000 to well over $1 million depending on frontage and condition. Syracuse Lake and Webster Lake offer lower-cost lakefront alternatives.
How big is Lake Wawasee?
Lake Wawasee is approximately 3,000 acres with a maximum depth of about 81 feet - the largest natural lake located entirely within Indiana. It is an all-sports lake with public access, marinas, and The Barbee Hotel restaurant on the water.
How far is the Wawasee area from South Bend?
Syracuse and the Lake Wawasee area are about 55 to 65 minutes from South Bend and Notre Dame, and 45 to 55 minutes from Fort Wayne. Many lake homes are owned as weekend and seasonal properties by buyers from larger cities.