For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 307 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (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 West Central, Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
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 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN include Washington Elementary School and Smith Academy For Excellence.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne?
2 public 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 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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