| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District | Fort Wayne | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 7,853 | 10 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Northwest Allen County Schools | Arcola | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 8,184 | 12 | PK–12 | 4 |
| East Allen County Schools | Grabill | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 10,090 | 14 | PK–12 | 9 |
| DeKalb County Eastern Community School District | Spencerville | 4/10 Below Average · 38th pct | 1,235 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fort Wayne Community Schools | Yoder | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 28,612 | 50 | PK–12 | 11 |
How Allen County compares
Together they enroll 55,974 students across 91 schools. The largest is Fort Wayne Community Schools with 28,612 students. Districts here average 6.4/10, level with the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 4/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Allen County, Indiana
Allen County has 5 public school districts covering 27 zip codes. The top-rated district in Allen County is Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Allen County, IN?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Allen County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Allen County, IN?
Of the districts serving Allen County, Southwest Allen County Metropolitan School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.