Best Public Charter Schools in Fort Wayne, IN (2025-26)

Best Fort Wayne Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 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 score of 11% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and 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 (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Timothy L Johnson Academy

Charter School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
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Bottom 50%

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4625 Werling Dr
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%)
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725 W Washington Blvd
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%)
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4625 Werling Drive
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 441-8727

Gr: 6-8 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Fort Wayne, Indiana

Fort Wayne, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Anthis Career Center (Closed 2011)

1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1005

Gr: PK-12

Elmhurst High School (Closed 2011)

3829 Sand Point Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-2900

Gr: 9-12

Ft Wayne Juvenile Correction Fac (Closed 2006)

2421 Lake Ave Pob 5175
Fort Wayne, IN 46895
(260) 484-6621

Gr: 5-12

Imagine Master Academy (Closed 2014)

2000 North Wells St Building 6
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 420-8395

Gr: K-8 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%

Imagine Schools On Broadway Elementary School (Closed 2014)

2320 Broadway St
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 458-8395

Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Indian Meadows Elementary School (Closed 2005)

4810 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2451

Gr: K-2 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

Nebraska Elementary School (Closed 2023)

1525 Boone St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-8000

Gr: K-5 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1

Northeast Juvenile Correctional Facility (Closed 2011)

7117 Venture Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 497-7233

Gr: 6-11

Paul Harding High School (Closed 2012)

6501 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0240

Gr: 9-12 | 701 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%

Pleasant Center Elementary School (Closed 2011)

2323 Pleasant Ctr Rd
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

Gr: 9-12

Special Education Center (Closed 2013)

Special Education School

1200 South Barr St
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-1110

Gr: PK

Thurgood Marshall Leadership Academy (Closed 2020)

7910 S Anthony Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 755-0193

Gr: K-6 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1

Urban Brightest Community Academy (Closed 2005)

2305 Broadway
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 447-5060

Gr: K-5

Village Elementary School (Closed 2012)

4625 Werling Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 446-0260

Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%

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).