For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 5,328 students in Mishawaka, IN.
The top ranked public high schools in Mishawaka, IN are Penn High School, Oaklawn Campus Program and Mishawaka High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mishawaka, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in Mishawaka have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Indiana public high schools.
Mishawaka, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 94%, which is more than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Penn High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high school average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Mishawaka, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 3,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Oaklawn Campus Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1411 Lincolnway West
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-5666
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
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 | 1,437 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 high schools in Mishawaka, IN?
The top ranked public high schools in Mishawaka, IN include Penn High School, Oaklawn Campus Program and Mishawaka High School.
How many public high schools are located in Mishawaka?
3 public high schools are located in Mishawaka.
What is the racial composition of students in Mishawaka?
Mishawaka public high schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public high schools average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Mishawaka are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Mishawaka include: Mishawaka High School vs. Penn High School, Penn High School vs. Mishawaka High School
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