For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 683 students in 46802, IN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 46802, IN are Fort Wayne Virtual Academy, Smith Academy For Excellence and Portage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46802 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46802, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46802, IN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1200 S Clinton St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-7550
Gr: K-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
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: 4-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
Portage Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3521 Taylor St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-4500
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
46802, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Richard Milburn High School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
514 E Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-7647
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 422-7647
Gr: 9-12
Special Education Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1110
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1110
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 46802, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 46802, IN include Fort Wayne Virtual Academy, Smith Academy For Excellence and Portage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 46802?
3 public middle schools are located in 46802.
What is the racial composition of students in 46802?
46802 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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