For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 2,132 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 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Northside, Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #22.
North Side High School
(Math: 11% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
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 60% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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