Best West Central Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 82 students in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public middle school in West Central is 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 middle school have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smith Academy For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
725 W Washington Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 579-6939
Gr: 3-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne, IN include Smith Academy For Excellence.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Central, Fort Wayne?
1 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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