Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District

55900 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 11,538 students in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
Public Schools in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 41% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District are Northpoint Elementary School, Prairie Vista Elementary School and Horizon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Indiana.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (IN)
# Schools
15 Schools
1,903 Schools
# Students
11,538 Students
1,032,682 Students
# Teachers
605 Teachers
67,377 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 389 school districts in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IN)
#20 out of 395 school districts
(Top 10%)
58%
39%
62%
41%
53%
34%
97%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.50
0.57
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
3%
% Hispanic
9%
15%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
70%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,182 in this school district is less than the state median of $13,184. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,804 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IN)
Total Revenue
$118 MM
$13,615 MM
Spending
$125 MM
$13,234 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,182
$13,184
Spending / Student
$10,804
$12,815

Best Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northpoint Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
50800 Cherry Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-8598
Gr: K-5 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 85%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
15400 Brick Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 271-0055
Gr: K-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10060 Brummitt Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 679-9788
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13111 Adams Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 272-0340
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Discovery Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Brummitt Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 674-6010
Gr: 6-8 | 889 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Bittersweet Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55860 Bittersweet
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-6341
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Elm Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
59400 Elm Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-3743
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #88.
Moran Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
305 N Beech Rd
Osceola, IN 46561
(574) 674-8504
Gr: K-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #99.
Madison Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
66030 Dogwood Rd
Wakarusa, IN 46573
(574) 633-4531
Gr: K-5 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1010.
Penn High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
56100 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-7961
Gr: 9-12 | 3,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1111.
Schmucker Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
56045 Bittersweet Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5661
Gr: 6-8 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56219 Currant Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1313.
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16333 Kern Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 255-9347
Gr: K-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1414.
Walt Disney Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4015 N Filbert Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-2486
Gr: K-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1515.
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
13881 Kern Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 633-4061
Gr: 6-8 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District?
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District manages 15 public schools serving 11,538 students.
What is the rank of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District?
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District is ranked #21 out of 389 school districts in Indiana (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Indiana school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District?
70% of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District?
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What is Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,804 is less than the state median of $12,815. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 15 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 11,538 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : 97% (Top 5% in IN)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 58% (Top 10%)
  • : 62% (Top 5%)
  • : 53% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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