Indiana›St. Joseph County›South Bend
Best Schools in South Bend, Indiana
Compare 36 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.
36
Total Schools
Public & Charter Schools
16,158
Total Students
Across South Bend
14:1
Avg Student-Teacher Ratio
District average
36 schools found
Advanced Insights & Statistics
Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools
Academic Proficiency Averages
Math Assessment Score20%
ELA Assessment Score0%
🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.
Classroom Attention Ratio
Favorable Class Size (<15:1)14 Schools
Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)6 Schools
Larger Class Size (>20:1)0 Schools
💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.
Filtered Quality Highlights
- ✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
- ✓Largest student enrollment is 1,966 students at Adams High School.
- ✓Best student-teacher ratio is 6:1, offering optimal classroom attention.
🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.
Swanson Traditional School
publicelementaryPK-5
17677 Parker Dr, South Bend, IN 46635
3.1
Rating
Students
399
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
62%
Kennedy Academy
publicelementaryK-5
609 N Olive St, South Bend, IN 46628
2.5
Rating
Students
443
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
49%
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
635 S Lafayette Blvd, South Bend, IN 46601
2.5
Rating
Students
138
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
50%
Lasalle Academy
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
2701 W Elwood, South Bend, IN 46628
1.8
Rating
Students
461
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
35%
Marshall Traditional School
publicmiddlePK-8
1433 Byron Drive, South Bend, IN 46614
1.4
Rating
Students
400
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
27%
Adams High School
publichighGrade 9-12
808 S Twyckenham Dr, South Bend, IN 46615
1.3
Rating
Students
1,966
Student-Teacher
15:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
25%
Career Academy High School
charter schoolhighGrade 9-12
3801 Crescent Circle, South Bend, IN 46628
1.1
Rating
Students
481
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
22%
Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
publichighGrade 9-12
740 N Eddy Street, South Bend, IN 46617
1
Rating
Students
149
Student-Teacher
6:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
20%
Washington High School
publichighGrade 9-12
4747 W Washington Ave, South Bend, IN 46619
1
Rating
Students
795
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
5%
Jefferson Traditional School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
528 S Eddy St, South Bend, IN 46617
1
Rating
Students
591
Student-Teacher
16:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
16%
Lincoln Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1425 E Calvert St, South Bend, IN 46613
1
Rating
Students
383
Student-Teacher
12:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
13%
Navarre Middle School
publicmiddleGrade 6-8
4702 W Ford St, South Bend, IN 46619
1
Rating
Students
378
Student-Teacher
9:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
1%
Mckinley Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
228 N Greenlawn Ave, South Bend, IN 46617
1
Rating
Students
315
Student-Teacher
20:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
10%
Edison Middle School
publicmiddleK-8
2701 Eisenhower Dr, South Bend, IN 46615
1
Rating
Students
551
Student-Teacher
10:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
5%
South Bend Virtual School
publichighK-12
740 North Eddy St, South Bend, IN 46617
1
Rating
Students
291
Student-Teacher
18:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
5%
Muessel Elementary School
publicelementaryPK-5
1021 Blaine St, South Bend, IN 46628
1
Rating
Students
295
Student-Teacher
11:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
5%
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
publicelementaryPK-5
2716 Pleasant St, South Bend, IN 46615
1
Rating
Students
489
Student-Teacher
13:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
11%
Monroe Elementary School
publicelementaryK-5
312 Donmoyer Ave, South Bend, IN 46614
1
Rating
Students
519
Student-Teacher
14:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
11%
Career Academy Middle School
charter schoolmiddleGrade 6-8
3801 Cresent Circle - Suite B, South Bend, IN 46628
1
Rating
Students
414
Student-Teacher
8:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
6%
Success Academy Primary School
charter schoolelementaryK-5
3408 Ardmore Trail, South Bend, IN 46628
1
Rating
Students
610
Student-Teacher
17:1
ELA Proficiency
0%
Math Proficiency
17%
Detailed Overview of Schools in South Bend
South Bend, Indiana is home to 36 schools serving over 16,158 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in South Bend, Indiana?
There are 36 schools in South Bend, serving 16,158 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the best elementary school in South Bend?
Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in South Bend include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.
What is the average student-teacher ratio in South Bend?
The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in South Bend is 14:1.