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#238 of 478 private schools in IN
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Ascension Lutheran School
Elementary School · Fort Wayne, IN
A private elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
8811 SAINT JOE RD, Fort Wayne, IN 46835
- Math 52% vs IN 39% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs IN 39% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in IN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in IN
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Ascension Lutheran School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Fort Wayne), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,595
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$1,101/mo
College educated
36.7%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
8.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46835; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willard Shambaugh Elementary SchEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 286 | Compare → |
| Cedarville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | K–3 | 2.1 mi | 771 | Compare → |
| Saint Joseph Central SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| Arlington Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | K–5 | 2.5 mi | 404 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Ascension Lutheran School is listed in Fort Wayne, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Ascension Lutheran School
Ascension Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, serving approximately 94 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #238 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ascension Lutheran School
What grades does Ascension Lutheran School serve?
Ascension Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Ascension Lutheran School?
Ascension Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 94 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ascension Lutheran School?
The student-teacher ratio at Ascension Lutheran School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Ascension Lutheran School rank in IN?
Ascension Lutheran School ranks #238 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Ascension Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?
Ascension Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ascension Lutheran School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ascension Lutheran School has 52% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Ascension Lutheran School a private school?
Yes, Ascension Lutheran School is a private coeducational school with a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Ascension Lutheran School a religious school?
Ascension Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 94
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (260) 486-2226
- Area population (ZIP 46835)
- 37,589
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 34
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46835; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2025 ILEARN; directory SY 2021–22
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