For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 1,454 students in 46802, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46802, IN are Lindley Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Fort Wayne Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46802 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46802, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46802, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #33.
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Smith Academy For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Grades: 4-12
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Portage Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Taylor St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-4500
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
Rank: #66.
Study Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2414 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 256 students
46802, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Richard Milburn High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
514 E Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-7647
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
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1110
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 46802, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46802, IN include Lindley Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Fort Wayne Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46802?
6 public elementary schools are located in 46802.
What is the racial composition of students in 46802?
46802 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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