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Best Fort Wayne Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public preschools serving 12,539 students in Fort Wayne, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Wayne, IN are Aboite Elementary School, Cedar Canyon Elementary School and Hickory Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fort Wayne, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Fort Wayne have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in Fort Wayne, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Aboite Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5004 Homestead Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46814
(260) 431-2101
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Canyon Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
15011 Coldwater Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46845
(260) 637-6101
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Hickory Center Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3606 Baird Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 637-3758
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Whispering Meadow Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
415 Mission Hill Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46804
(260) 431-2601
Gr: PK-5 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Franke Park Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
828 Mildred Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6925
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8118 St Jo Ctr Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 467-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #77.
Mabel K Holland Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7000 Red Haw Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-7075
Gr: PK-5 | 533 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Waynedale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7201 Elzey
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Indian Village Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3835 Wenonah Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46809
(260) 467-5200
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Lindley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Ardmore Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-5350
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Francis M Price Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 W State St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-4950
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1212.
Washington Center Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1936 W Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46818
(260) 467-6250
Gr: PK-5 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Maplewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Maplewood Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46819
(260) 467-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1414.
Forest Park Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2004 Alabama Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6850
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1515.
Washington Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 W Wash Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1616.
Brentwood Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3710 Stafford Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 467-6775
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1717.
Fairfield Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2825 Fairfield Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1818.
Harrison Hill Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
355 S Cornell Cir
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1919.
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2201 Maplecrest Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 467-4510
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Northcrest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5301 Archwood Ln
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 467-5450
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2121.
Bloomingdale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 Orchard St
Fort Wayne, IN 46808
(260) 467-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2222.
South Wayne Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Cottage Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46807
(260) 467-8100
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2323.
Levan R Scott Academy
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
950 E Fairfax Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-8050
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Adams Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 New Haven Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-5850
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Study Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2414 Brooklyn Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 467-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2626.
Merle J Abbett Elementary School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4325 Smith St
Fort Wayne, IN 46806
(260) 467-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Bunche Elementary School
Magnet School
1111 Greene St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-4790
Gr: PK-K | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
Southwick Elementary School
6500 Wayne Trace
Fort Wayne, IN 46816
(260) 446-0250
Gr: PK-2 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Whitney M Young Early Childhood
Magnet School
1026 E Pontiac St
Fort Wayne, IN 46803
(260) 467-8950
Gr: PK-K | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fort Wayne, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fort Wayne, IN include Aboite Elementary School, Cedar Canyon Elementary School and Hickory Center Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fort Wayne?
29 public preschools are located in Fort Wayne.
What is the racial composition of students in Fort Wayne?
Fort Wayne public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in Fort Wayne are often viewed compared to one another?

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