Best charter schools in South Bend (2025)
Publicly funded charter schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 7 schools in South Bend, Indiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 162Excel Center - South BendSouth Bend · Charter High11.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 296 students
- 257Career Academy High SchoolSouth Bend · Charter High42% Math proficiency · 481 students
- 349Purdue Polytechnic High School South BendSouth Bend · Charter High61.6% Free/reduced-price lunch · 138 students
- 442Success Academy at Boys and Girls ClubSouth Bend · Charter Elementary68.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 113 students
- 538Career Academy Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Charter Middle23% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 631Paramount School of Excellence South BendSouth Bend · Charter Elementary75.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 476 students
- 715Success Academy Primary SchoolSouth Bend · Charter Elementary19% Math proficiency · 610 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Excel Center - South Bend South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 61.5 Top 50% | 11.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 296 |
| 2 | Career Academy High School South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 57.0 Top 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 481 |
| 3 | Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Charter | 48.5 Lower 50% | 61.6% Free/reduced-price lunch | 138 |
| 4 | Success Academy at Boys and Girls Club South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 42.2 Lower 50% | 68.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 113 |
| 5 | Career Academy Middle School South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Charter | 38.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 6 | Paramount School of Excellence South Bend South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–7 | Charter | 31.1 Lower 50% | 75.4% Free/reduced-price lunch | 476 |
| 7 | Success Academy Primary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 14.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 610 |
Excel Center - South Bend in South Bend leads the 2025 list of charter schools in South Bend with a Success Index (US) of 61.5. Of the 7 schools shown, 7 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Indiana charter schools rankings, every school on the South Bend page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best charter school in South Bend?
Excel Center - South Bend in South Bend, Indiana ranks first among charter schools in South Bend with a Success Index (US) of 61.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 296).
How are charter schools in South Bend ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.