Best Schools in South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN has a total of 69 schools including 19 high schools, 9 middle schools and 38 elementary schools. A total of 30,178 students attend South Bend, IN schools. On average, schools in South Bend score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in South Bend underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN has 19 high schools with 11,888 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in South Bend score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in South Bend exceed expectations.
1. Penn High School
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Penn-harris-madison School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 3624 Students
2. New Prairie High School
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New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students
3. Career Academy High School
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Career Academy High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 431 Students
4. Laville Jr-sr High School
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Union-north United School Corp • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 574 Students
5. Adams High School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1976 Students
6. Clay High School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
7. Riley High School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 992 Students
8. Washington High School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
9. Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 187 Students
10. Excel Center - South Bend
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Excel Center - South Bend • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 180 Students
Best Middle Schools in South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN has 9 middle schools with 4,658 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in South Bend score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in South Bend underperform expectations.
1. New Prairie Middle School
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New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
2. Lasalle Academy
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 488 Students
3. Virgil I Grissom Middle School
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Penn-harris-madison School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 678 Students
4. Jefferson Traditional School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 516 Students
5. Career Academy Middle School
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Career Academy Middle School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 394 Students
6. Edison Middle School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 381 Students
7. Jackson Middle School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 528 Students
8. Dickinson Fine Arts Academy
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 449 Students
9. Navarre Middle School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 519 Students
Best Elementary Schools in South Bend, IN
South Bend, IN has 38 elementary schools with 13,091 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in South Bend score 19% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in South Bend underperform expectations.
1. Olive Township Elementary School
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New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
2. Madison Elementary School
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Penn-harris-madison School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 120 Students
3. Meadow's Edge Elementary School
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Penn-harris-madison School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 426 Students
4. Kennedy Academy
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 520 Students
5. Swanson Traditional School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 454 Students
6. Laville Elementary School
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Union-north United School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 654 Students
7. Marshall Traditional School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 397 Students
8. Clay International Academy
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 571 Students
9. Darden Elementary School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 522 Students
10. Marquette Montessori Academy
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 383 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in South Bend, IN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
South Bend, IN has a total population of 147,154 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in South Bend, IN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood South Bend, IN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
31.86 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
10.93 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in South Bend, IN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for South Bend, IN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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