For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 955 students in 46818, IN.
The top ranked public preschools in 46818, IN are Hickory Center Elementary School and Washington Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 46818 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 46818, IN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best 46818, IN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Center Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Washington Center Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1936 W Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
46818, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7117 Venture Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 497-7233
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 497-7233
Grades: 6-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 46818, IN?
The top ranked public preschools in 46818, IN include Hickory Center Elementary School and Washington Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 46818?
2 public preschools are located in 46818.
What is the racial composition of students in 46818?
46818 public preschools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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