For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,127 students in the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top ranked public schools in Northside are Forest Park Elementary School and North Side High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2004 Alabama Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #22.
North Side High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
475 E State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-2800
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne, IN include Forest Park Elementary School and North Side High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne?
the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne public schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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