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#214 of 478 private schools in IN
Top 45% of private schools
Lutheran South Unity School
Elementary School · Fort Wayne, IN
A private elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
5401 S CALHOUN ST, Fort Wayne, IN 46807
- Math 15% vs IN 42% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.4:1 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 Lutheran South Unity 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 65Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,551/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$56,341
Median home value
$133,500
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
29.8%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46807; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jeff H Towles Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 1–8 | 0.4 mi | 556 | Compare → |
| Levan R Scott AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Harrison Hill Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 642 | Compare → |
| St John the BaptistPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 250 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Lutheran South Unity School is listed in Fort Wayne, IN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Lutheran South Unity School
Lutheran South Unity School is a private elementary school in Fort Wayne, IN, serving approximately 157 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #214 of 478 private schools in IN. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Lutheran South Unity School
What grades does Lutheran South Unity School serve?
Lutheran South Unity School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Lutheran South Unity School?
Lutheran South Unity School has an enrollment of approximately 157 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lutheran South Unity School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lutheran South Unity School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Lutheran South Unity School rank in IN?
Lutheran South Unity School ranks #214 of 478 private schools in IN.
What is Lutheran South Unity School's MySchoolScout rating?
Lutheran South Unity School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Lutheran South Unity School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Lutheran South Unity School has 15% math proficiency (2025 ILEARN) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (2025 ILEARN).
Is Lutheran South Unity School a private school?
Yes, Lutheran South Unity 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 Lutheran South Unity School a religious school?
Lutheran South Unity School has a Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 157
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Allen County
- Phone
- (260) 744-0459
- Area population (ZIP 46807)
- 16,285
- Area average commute
- 21.7 min
- Area median age
- 32.8
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 46807; 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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