For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,454 students in 46802, IN (there are , serving 1,311 private students). 53% of all K-12 students in 46802, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in 46802, IN are Lindley Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Fort Wayne Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46802 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46802, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46802, IN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Study Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2414 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 46802, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in 46802, IN include Lindley Elementary School, Washington Elementary School and Fort Wayne Virtual Academy.
How many public schools are located in 46802?
6 public schools are located in 46802.
What percentage of students in 46802 go to public school?
53% of all K-12 students in 46802 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46802?
46802 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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