For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 387 students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public school in Southwest Waynedale is Waynedale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waynedale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7201 Elzey
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne, IN include Waynedale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne?
the neighborhood of Southwest Waynedale, Fort Wayne public schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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