For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 637 students in Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Wayne, IN are Timothy L Johnson Academy, Smith Academy For Excellence and Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Wayne, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in Fort Wayne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Timothy L Johnson Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Werling Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 441-8727
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 441-8727
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
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.
Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4625 Werling Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 441-8727
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 441-8727
Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fort Wayne, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2421 Lake Ave Pob 5175
Fort Wayne, IN 46895
(260) 484-6621
Fort Wayne, IN 46895
(260) 484-6621
Gr: 5-12
2000 North Wells St Building 6
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 420-8395
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 420-8395
Gr: K-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
2320 Broadway St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 458-8395
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 458-8395
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
4810 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2451
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2451
Gr: K-2 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
1525 Boone St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-8000
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-8000
Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
7117 Venture Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 497-7233
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 497-7233
Gr: 6-11
6501 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240
Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
2323 Pleasant Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-4750
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-4750
Gr: PK-5
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
7910 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 755-0193
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 755-0193
Gr: K-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
2305 Broadway
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 447-5060
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 447-5060
Gr: K-5
4625 Werling Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 446-0260
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 446-0260
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Fort Wayne, IN include Timothy L Johnson Academy, Smith Academy For Excellence and Timothy L. Johnson Academy Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in Fort Wayne?
3 public charter schools are located in Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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