For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 312 students in the neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public school in Wayne is Willard Shambaugh Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willard Shambaugh Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5320 Rebecca Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6150
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6150
Gr: K-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN include Willard Shambaugh Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne?
the neighborhood of Wayne, Fort Wayne public schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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