For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,448 students in 46637, IN (there are 2 private schools, serving 554 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 46637, IN are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 46637, IN are Clay High School, Darden Elementary School and Clay International Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 46637 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 41% statewide average). Schools in 46637, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46637, IN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clay High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19131 Darden Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4900
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 477 students
Rank: #22.
Darden Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
18645 Janet St
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7335
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7335
Grades: K-5
| 465 students
Rank: #33.
Clay International Academy
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52900 Lily Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
Grades: PK-8
| 506 students
46637, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eggleston Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
19010 Adams Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7305
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7305
Grades: 10-12
| 89 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 46637, IN?
The top ranked public schools in 46637, IN include Clay High School, Darden Elementary School and Clay International Academy.
How many public schools are located in 46637?
3 public schools are located in 46637.
What percentage of students in 46637 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 46637 are educated in public schools (compared to the IN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 46637?
46637 public schools minority enrollment is 65% 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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