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#194 of 478 private schools in IN

Top 40% of private schools

Concordia Lutheran School

Elementary School

4245 LAKE AVE, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Private

Enrollment

349

Student-Teacher

14.1:1

Score

7.1

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Indiana private schools

#194 of 478

In Fort Wayne

#13 of 27

public schools

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Concordia Lutheran School

7.1/10

Elementary School in Fort Wayne · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Brentwood Elementary School

5.1/10

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6.4/10

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About Concordia Lutheran School

Concordia Lutheran School is a private elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN. Concordia Lutheran School serves approximately 349 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Concordia Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #194 of 478 private schools in IN.

Structured state assessment records for Concordia Lutheran School show 35% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

How it compares0.5 pts above IN schools
  • This school 7.1 · Very Good
  • IN avg 6.6

What Parents Should Know

Concordia Lutheran School is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Concordia Lutheran School compares to 67 public schools serving similar grades in Fort Wayne, IN

Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
This School
vs
13.6:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
349
This School
vs
485
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
7.1
This School
vs
6.0
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 59.6% vs 0%
Black 16.9% vs 0%
Asian 5.2% vs 0%
Hispanic 3.2% vs 0%
Concordia Lutheran School Fort Wayne Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Concordia Lutheran School (this school) 7.1
Brentwood Elementary School 5.1
Glenwood Park Elementary School 6.4
Lane Middle School 4.4
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School 3.5
Lakeside Middle School 4.4
Memorial Park Middle School 6.7
Adams Elementary School 3.9
Forest Park Elementary School 5.9
Blackhawk Middle School 6.8
Fred H Croninger Elementary School 9.5
Robert C Harris Elementary School 6.7
Bunche Elementary School 6.8
Fort Wayne Virtual Academy 5.7
Whitney M Young Early Childhood 7.1
John S Irwin Elementary School 6.8
Weisser Park Elementary School 6.7
Saint Joseph Central School 5.9
Bloomingdale Elementary School 6.1
Northcrest Elementary School 5.9
Allen Co Juvenile Center

Showing 20 of 67 schools. View all schools in Fort Wayne

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B 5.5 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 14.1:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B 6.0 / 10
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School Day Length 6.8 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,224
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A 9.4 / 10
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Diversity Index 59%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A- 8.4 / 10
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Enrollment 349
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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

Test Scores IN ILEARN (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 34.7% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
42.1% (2025 ILEARN)
ELA Proficiency 50.8% (2025 ILEARN)
School
State
40.6% (2025 ILEARN)

Based on 17 test records from IN state assessments. About our data

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

White 59.6%
Black 16.9%
Two or More 15.2%
Asian 5.2%
Hispanic 3.2%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

4245 LAKE AVE, Fort Wayne, IN 46815

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Concordia Lutheran School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fred H Croninger Elementary School (rated 9.5/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST JUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 6.9/10, 1.8 miles away), with a very similar rating. For more schools in Fort Wayne, see our Fort Wayne schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
Brentwood Elementary School Fort Wayne 0.6 mi 5.1
Glenwood Park Elementary School Fort Wayne 0.9 mi 6.4
Lane Middle School Fort Wayne 1.0 mi 4.4
R Nelson Snider High School Fort Wayne 1.1 mi 6.8
CROSSROAD ACADEMY Fort Wayne 1.0 mi 4.8
PINE HILL COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL Fort Wayne 1.0 mi
ST CHARLES BORROMEO SCHOOL Fort Wayne 1.4 mi 6.4
J Wilbur Haley Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.3 mi 3.5
Lakeside Middle School Fort Wayne 1.4 mi 4.4
ST JUDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Fort Wayne 1.5 mi 7.5
Adams Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.8 mi 3.9
Memorial Park Middle School Fort Wayne 1.7 mi 6.7
HOLY CROSS LUTHERAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne 1.8 mi 6.9
Robert C Harris Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.3 mi 6.7
Forest Park Elementary School Fort Wayne 1.8 mi 5.9
CONCORDIA LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.1 mi 7.2
Fred H Croninger Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.1 mi 9.5
Blackhawk Middle School Fort Wayne 2.0 mi 6.8
BLACKHAWK CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Fort Wayne 2.3 mi 5.5
Bunche Elementary School Fort Wayne 2.6 mi 6.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 46815 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$67,224

Median Home Value

$186,500

Median Rent

$942/mo

Population

26,811

College Educated

31.7%

Homeownership

76.9%

Avg Commute

23.7 min

Poverty Rate

10.5%

Median Age

38.7

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Emma Donnan Elementary and Middle Indianapolis, IN 7.1
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Riverdale Elementary School Saint Joe, IN 7.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Concordia Lutheran School

What grades does Concordia Lutheran School serve?

Concordia Lutheran School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Concordia Lutheran School?

Concordia Lutheran School has an enrollment of approximately 349 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Concordia Lutheran School?

The student-teacher ratio at Concordia Lutheran School is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Concordia Lutheran School rank in IN?

Concordia Lutheran School ranks #194 of 478 private schools in IN.

What is Concordia Lutheran School's MySchoolScout rating?

Concordia Lutheran School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Concordia Lutheran School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Concordia Lutheran School has 35% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).

Is Concordia Lutheran School a private school?

Yes, Concordia 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 Concordia Lutheran School a religious school?

Concordia Lutheran School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
20 Car-Dependent
Transit Score
30 Some Transit
Bike Score
35 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
349
Gender Split
48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
25
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
School Day
6.8 hours
Days Per Year
180 days
Setting
Large City
County
Allen County

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