Best elementary schools in South Bend (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 20 schools in South Bend, Indiana. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Indiana.
- 169Swanson Traditional SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary65% Math proficiency · 399 students
- 256Kennedy AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 345Marshall Traditional SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 442Success Academy at Boys and Girls ClubSouth Bend · Charter Elementary68.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 113 students
- 532Darden Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 631Paramount School of Excellence South BendSouth Bend · Charter Elementary75.4% Free/reduced-price lunch · 476 students
- 731McKinley Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 828Clay International AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 496 students
- 926Edison Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 1026Coquillard Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 1125Nuner Fine Arts AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 1225Marquette Montessori AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 1324Dickinson AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 309 students
- 1424Wilson Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 1524Lincoln Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 1624Muessel Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 1720Madison S.T.E.A.M. AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 1820Harrison Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 555 students
- 1919Monroe Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 519 students
- 2015Success Academy Primary SchoolSouth Bend · Charter Elementary19% Math proficiency · 610 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Swanson Traditional School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 69.0 Top 25% | 65% Math proficiency | 399 |
| 2 | Kennedy Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 3 | Marshall Traditional School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 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 | Darden Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 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 | McKinley Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.9 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 8 | Clay International Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 496 |
| 9 | Edison Middle School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 10 | Coquillard Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 11 | Nuner Fine Arts Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 12 | Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 13 | Dickinson Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 309 |
| 14 | Wilson Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 15 | Lincoln Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 16 | Muessel Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 17 | Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 18 | Harrison Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 555 |
| 19 | Monroe Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 519 |
| 20 | Success Academy Primary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 14.9 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 610 |
Swanson Traditional School in South Bend leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in South Bend with a Success Index (US) of 69.0. Of the 20 schools shown, 17 are public, 3 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Indiana elementary 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 elementary school in South Bend?
Swanson Traditional School in South Bend, Indiana ranks first among elementary schools in South Bend with a Success Index (US) of 69.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 399).
How are elementary 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.