For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 683 students in 46802, IN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 46802, IN are Fort Wayne Virtual Academy, Smith Academy For Excellence and Portage Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 46802 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Indiana public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in 46802, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 46802, IN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: K-12
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Smith Academy For Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | 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
Grades: 4-12
| 76 students
Rank: #33.
Portage Middle School
(Math: 10% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 405 students
46802, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 46802, IN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 46802, IN include Fort Wayne Virtual Academy, Smith Academy For Excellence and Portage Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 46802?
3 public middle schools are located in 46802.
What is the racial composition of students in 46802?
46802 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public middle schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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