Best traditional public schools in South Bend (2025)
District-run public schools. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 25 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
- 262LaSalle AcademySouth Bend · Public Middle49% Math proficiency · 461 students
- 356Kennedy AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary55% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 447Rise Up Academy at EgglestonSouth Bend · Public High67.1% Free/reduced-price lunch · 149 students
- 546Adams High SchoolSouth Bend · Public High26% Math proficiency · 1,966 students
- 645Marshall Traditional SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 742Riley High SchoolSouth Bend · Public High23% Math proficiency · 1,238 students
- 832Darden Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 375 students
- 932Jefferson Traditional SchoolSouth Bend · Public Middle29% Math proficiency · 591 students
- 1031McKinley Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 315 students
- 1128Clay International AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 496 students
- 1226Edison Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary11% Math proficiency · 551 students
- 1326Coquillard Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 305 students
- 1426Washington High SchoolSouth Bend · Public High7.5% Math proficiency · 795 students
- 1525Nuner Fine Arts AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 1625Marquette Montessori AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 1724Dickinson AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary5% Math proficiency · 309 students
- 1824Wilson Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 374 students
- 1924Lincoln Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 383 students
- 2024Muessel Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 2122Navarre Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 378 students
- 2221Jackson Middle SchoolSouth Bend · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 537 students
- 2320Madison S.T.E.A.M. AcademySouth Bend · Public Elementary10% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 2420Harrison Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary8% Math proficiency · 555 students
- 2519Monroe Elementary SchoolSouth Bend · Public Elementary14% Math proficiency · 519 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 | LaSalle Academy South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 62.4 Top 50% | 49% Math proficiency | 461 |
| 3 | Kennedy Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.9 Top 50% | 55% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 4 | Rise Up Academy at Eggleston South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 47.4 Lower 50% | 67.1% Free/reduced-price lunch | 149 |
| 5 | Adams High School South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 46.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 1,966 |
| 6 | Marshall Traditional School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 7 | Riley High School South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 1,238 |
| 8 | Darden Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 32.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 375 |
| 9 | Jefferson Traditional School South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 32.0 Lower 50% | 29% Math proficiency | 591 |
| 10 | McKinley Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.9 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 315 |
| 11 | Clay International Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 27.6 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 496 |
| 12 | Edison Middle School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 26.3 Lower 50% | 11% Math proficiency | 551 |
| 13 | Coquillard Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 305 |
| 14 | Washington High School South Bend · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.9 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 795 |
| 15 | Nuner Fine Arts Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 25.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 16 | Marquette Montessori Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–8 | Public | 25.0 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 17 | Dickinson Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Public | 23.9 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 309 |
| 18 | Wilson Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 23.8 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 374 |
| 19 | Lincoln Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.7 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 383 |
| 20 | Muessel Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 23.5 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 21 | Navarre Middle School South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 21.5 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 378 |
| 22 | Jackson Middle School South Bend · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 20.5 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 537 |
| 23 | Madison S.T.E.A.M. Academy South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 20.4 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 24 | Harrison Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 555 |
| 25 | Monroe Elementary School South Bend · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 18.6 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 519 |
Swanson Traditional School in South Bend leads the 2025 list of traditional public schools in South Bend with a Success Index (US) of 69.0. Of the 25 schools shown, 25 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Indiana traditional public 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 public school in South Bend?
Swanson Traditional School in South Bend, Indiana ranks first among traditional public schools in South Bend with a Success Index (US) of 69.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 399).
How are traditional public 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.