For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 504 students in the neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public school in Pettit Rudisill is Merle J Abbett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
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Bottom 50%10
4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne, IN include Merle J Abbett Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne?
the neighborhood of Pettit Rudisill, Fort Wayne public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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