International Leadership School in Fort Wayne, IN, offers co–ed education from kindergarten through ninth grade in a city–based setting.
The school enrolls 279 students with a student–teacher ratio of 9:1, supported by 32 teachers.
As an Islamic–affiliated program, the school reflects a diverse student body with 68.1% students of color.
International Leadership School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for student diversity and total enrollment size.
The school serves families seeking private K–9 education within Fort Wayne's urban community.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked IN School
- Grades: Kindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 279 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
International Leadership School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Body
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
279 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
68%
State avg.: 26%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is International Leadership School's ranking?
International Leadership School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Indiana for: Highest percentage of students of color and Largest student body.
When is the application deadline for International Leadership School?
The application deadline for International Leadership School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to International Leadership School is Bishop Dwenger High School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Ascension Lutheran School (1.1 miles away)
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Bishop Dwenger High School ![Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life]( "Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life")
(Catholic)
1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
0.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 719 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 43 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Lutheran School ![Ascension Lutheran School Photo]( "Ascension Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8811 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 486-2226
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 486-2226
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul School ![St. Vincent De Paul School Photo]( "St. Vincent De Paul School Photo")
(Catholic)
1720 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3537
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3537
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 762 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1601 Saint Joe River Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-1102
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-1102
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Daycare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 W Washington Center Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3737
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3737
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Dwenger High School ![Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life]( "Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life")
(Catholic)
1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
0.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 719 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 43 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
1601 Saint Joe River Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-1102
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-1102
2 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 689 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 21 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Crossroad Academy
Alternative School (Church of Christ)
1825 Beacon St
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 484-4153
3.2 miles
Gr: 1-12 | 39 students Avg. class size: 10 students
7400 E State Blvd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 493-7400
4.4 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,077 students Avg. class size: 25 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Peace Montessori
Montessori School
2315 Long Rd
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
New Haven, IN 46774
(260) 493-3114
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 134 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bishop Dwenger High School ![Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life]( "Bishop Dwenger High School Photo - Saints for Life")
(Catholic)
1300 E Washington Center Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 496-4707
0.4 miles
Gr: 8-12 | 719 students Avg. class size: 27 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 43 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ascension Lutheran School ![Ascension Lutheran School Photo]( "Ascension Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8811 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 486-2226
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 486-2226
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Vincent De Paul School ![St. Vincent De Paul School Photo]( "St. Vincent De Paul School Photo")
(Catholic)
1720 E Wallen Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3537
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3537
1.7 miles
Gr: K-8 | 762 students Avg. class size: 30 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3425 Crescent Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-3173
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-3173
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Our Lady School
(Catholic)
7215 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 485-5289
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 485-5289
2.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 100 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Ascension Lutheran School ![Ascension Lutheran School Photo]( "Ascension Lutheran School Photo")
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
8811 Saint Joe Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 486-2226
Fort Wayne, IN 46835
(260) 486-2226
1.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Cornerstone Daycare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Assembly of God)
1400 W Washington Center Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3737
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 489-3737
2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
Holy Cross Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
3425 Crescent Ave
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-3173
Fort Wayne, IN 46805
(260) 483-3173
2.1 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 428 students
Fort Wayne KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
2008 E Dupont Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 755-2905
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
(260) 755-2905
2.8 miles
Gr: NS-PK
St. Charles Borromeo School
(Catholic)
4910 Trier Rd
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 484-3392
Fort Wayne, IN 46815
(260) 484-3392
2.8 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 823 students Avg. class size: 28 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2465 Waterworks Rd
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-0910
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-0910
9235.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 503 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1151 W 500 N
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-6210
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-6210
9236.6 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1360 E Tipton St
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-7612
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-7612
9237.2 miles
Gr: K-5 | 454 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2037 E Taylor St
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-2914
Huntington, IN 46750
(260) 356-2914
9237.3 miles
Gr: K-5 | 350 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 South State Road 9
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
Columbia City, IN 46725
(260) 244-6136
9237.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,202 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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