For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 637 students in Allen County, IN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Allen County, 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.
Allen County, 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 Allen County 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 69% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Allen County (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 | 440 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: 3-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Allen County, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Allen County, 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 Allen County?
3 public charter schools are located in Allen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allen County?
Allen County public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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