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Top 10 Best Fort Wayne Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 77 public schools serving 46,841 students in Fort Wayne, IN (there are 44 private schools, serving 11,670 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Fort Wayne, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Fort Wayne, IN are Cedarville Elementary School, Fred H Croninger Elementary School and Aboite Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Wayne, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in Fort Wayne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Schools in Fort Wayne, IN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedarville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
12225 Hardisty Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 446-0110
Grades: K-3
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
Fred H Croninger Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6700 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6050
Grades: K-5
| 580 students
Rank: #33.
Aboite Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5004 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2101
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15011 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-6101
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #55.
Oak View Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
13123 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-5117
Grades: K-5
| 453 students
Rank: #66.
Homestead High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4310 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2202
Grades: 9-12
| 2,470 students
Rank: #77.
Carroll High School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3701 Carroll Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3161
Grades: 9-12
| 2,554 students
Rank: #88.
Perry Hill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
13121 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-3158
Grades: K-5
| 544 students
Rank: #99.
East Allen University
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6501 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Grades: 9-12
| 302 students
Rank: #1010.
Deer Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1515 Scott Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0701
Grades: K-5
| 437 students
Rank: #1111.
Hickory Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Grades: PK-5
| 462 students
Rank: #1212.
Allen Co Juvenile Center
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2929 N Wells
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 449-8068
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
Rank: #1313.
Maple Creek Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
425 Union Chapel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 338-0802
Grades: 6-8
| 957 students
Rank: #1414.
Glenwood Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4501 Vance Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-6200
Grades: K-5
| 554 students
Rank: #1515.
Eel River Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12723 Bethel Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5395
Grades: K-5
| 412 students
Rank: #1616.
Carroll Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4027 Hathaway Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-5159
Grades: 6-8
| 994 students
Rank: #1717.
Robert C Harris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4501 Thorngate Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6300
Grades: K-5
| 353 students
Rank: #1818.
Summit Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4509 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2502
Grades: 6-8
| 866 students
Rank: #1919.
Aspen Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2650 Hathaway Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 338-5345
Grades: K-5
| 555 students
Rank: #2020.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1001 E Cook Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5400
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2121.
Haverhill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4725 Weatherside Run
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2901
Grades: K-5
| 434 students
Rank: #2222.
Covington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2430 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-0501
Grades: K-5
| 874 students
Rank: #2323.
Whispering Meadow Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 Mission Hill Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2601
Grades: PK-5
| 559 students
Rank: #2424.
Weisser Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
902 Colerick St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8875
Grades: 1-5
| 591 students
Rank: #2525.
Woodside Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 W Hamilton Rd - South
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2701
Grades: 6-8
| 1,003 students
Rank: #2626.
Blackhawk Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4885
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #2727.
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Red Haw Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-7075
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #2828.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8118 St Jo Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6000
Grades: K-5
| 420 students
Rank: #2929.
R Nelson Snider High School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Fairlawn Pass
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,899 students
Rank: #3030.
Saint Joseph Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
6341 St Joe Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6100
Grades: K-5
| 397 students
Rank: #3131.
Memorial Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Maumee Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5300
Grades: 6-8
| 592 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Franke Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
828 Mildred Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6925
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Waynedale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 Elzey
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 383 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Indian Village Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3835 Wenonah Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-5200
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
John S Irwin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3501 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5310
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Anthis Career Center (Closed 2011)
1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Elmhurst High School (Closed 2011)
3829 Sand Point Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-2900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Ft Wayne Juvenile Correction Fac (Closed 2006)
2421 Lake Ave Pob 5175
Fort Wayne, IN 46895
(260) 484-6621
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Imagine Master Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2000 North Wells St Building 6
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 420-8395
Grades: K-8
| 716 students
Imagine Schools On Broadway Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Charter School
2320 Broadway St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 458-8395
Grades: K-5
| 366 students
Indian Meadows Elementary School (Closed 2005)
4810 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2451
Grades: K-2
| 446 students
Nebraska Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1525 Boone St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-8000
Grades: K-5
| 155 students
Northeast Juvenile Correctional Facility (Closed 2011)
7117 Venture Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 497-7233
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Paul Harding High School (Closed 2012)
6501 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Grades: 9-12
| 701 students
Pleasant Center Elementary School (Closed 2011)
2323 Pleasant Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-4750
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Richard Milburn High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
514 E Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-7647
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Special Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1110
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)
Charter School
7910 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 755-0193
Grades: K-6
| 117 students
Urban Brightest Community Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
2305 Broadway
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 447-5060
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Village Elementary School (Closed 2012)
4625 Werling Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 446-0260
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Fort Wayne, IN?
The top ranked public schools in Fort Wayne, IN include Cedarville Elementary School, Fred H Croninger Elementary School and Aboite Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Fort Wayne?
77 public schools are located in Fort Wayne.
What percentage of students in Fort Wayne go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Fort Wayne are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Fort Wayne are often viewed compared to one another?

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