For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 12,649 students in Mishawaka, IN (there are 8 private schools, serving 1,764 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Mishawaka, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
The top-ranked public schools in Mishawaka, IN are Bittersweet Elementary School, Elm Road Elementary School and Penn High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mishawaka, IN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Mishawaka have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in Mishawaka, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bittersweet Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
55860 Bittersweet
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-6341
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-6341
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Elm Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
59400 Elm Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-3743
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-3743
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Penn High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56100 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-7961
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-7961
Gr: 9-12 | 3,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Schmucker Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56045 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5661
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 1,041 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #55.
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56219 Currant Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5231
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #66.
Fred J Hums Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3208 Harrison Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3800
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3800
Gr: K-6 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Twin Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3810 Lincoln Way E
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3500
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-3500
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16333 Kern Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 255-9347
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 255-9347
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4015 N Filbert Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-2486
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-2486
Gr: K-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1010.
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
13881 Kern Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 633-4061
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 633-4061
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Beiger Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1600 E Third St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Battell Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 E Broadway
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3900
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3900
Gr: K-6 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1313.
Mishawaka High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1202 Lincolnway E
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-7300
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,327 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1414.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
600 E Pregel Dr
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3700
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3700
Gr: K-6 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
Emmons Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1306 S Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4600
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4600
Gr: K-6 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
John J Young Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1801 N Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3600
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 254-3600
Gr: 7-8 | 709 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1717.
Lasalle Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1511 Milburn Blvd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: n/an/a
1402 S Main St.
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4500
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4500
Gr: 7-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Mishawaka, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Joint Service Program Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1402 South Main St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4528
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4528
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mishawaka, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in Mishawaka, IN include Bittersweet Elementary School, Elm Road Elementary School and Penn High School.
How many public schools are located in Mishawaka?
18 public schools are located in Mishawaka.
What percentage of students in Mishawaka go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Mishawaka are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mishawaka?
Mishawaka public schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public schools in Mishawaka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mishawaka include: Virgil I Grissom Middle School vs. Schmucker Middle School, Mishawaka High School vs. Penn High School, John J Young Middle School vs. Schmucker Middle School
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