For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 75 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public charter school in West Central is Smith Academy For Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 26% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Academy For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | 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
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN include Smith Academy For Excellence.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne?
1 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne?
the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne public charter schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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