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Best West Central Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 307 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in West Central are Washington Elementary School and 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 elementary schools have an score of 23% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and score of 15% (versus the 40% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Washington Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
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1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150

Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Rank: #22.

Smith Academy For Excellence

Charter School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
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725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939

Gr: 4-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN include Washington Elementary School and Smith Academy For Excellence.

How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne?

2 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).