For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 843 students in 46601, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 40 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 46601, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 46601, IN are Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend and Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46601 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46601, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46601, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
635 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #22.
Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
832 N Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 393-3200
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 393-3200
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Justice Center
Alternative School
1000 S Michigan Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 235-5437
Grades: K-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
The Portage School Of Leaders
Charter School
305 W. Madison St.
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 299-9800
Grades: 9-10
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy At Boys And Girls Club
Charter School
502 E Sample St
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 299-9800
Grades: K-5
| 89 students
46601, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Madison Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
701 North Niles Ave
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 283-1761
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 283-1761
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
215 South St Joseph St
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 283-8130
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 283-8130
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46601, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46601, IN include Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend and Madison S.t.e.a.m. Academy.
How many public schools are located in 46601?
5 public schools are located in 46601.
What percentage of students in 46601 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 46601 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46601?
46601 public schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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