For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 232 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in West Central is Washington Elementary School. 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 preschool have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools 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.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN include Washington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne?
1 public preschools 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 preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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