For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 5,464 students in South Bend, IN.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Bend, IN are Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend, Adams High School and Career Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Bend, IN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Indiana public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 46% statewide average). High schools in South Bend have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public high schools.
South Bend, IN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Indiana average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Career Academy High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Indiana or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in South Bend, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
635 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #22.
Adams High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
808 S Twyckenham Dr
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-5300
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-5300
Gr: 9-12 | 1,966 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Career Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Crescent Circle
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #44.
Riley High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1902 Fellows St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-5100
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,238 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: 9-12
Rank: #66.
Rise Up Academy At Eggleston
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 N Eddy Street
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3500
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3500
Gr: 9-12 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Washington High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4747 W Washington Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-5500
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-5500
Gr: 9-12 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - South Bend
Charter School
2721 Kenwood Avenue
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 314-5570
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 314-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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
Gr: 9-11 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
724 E Dubail Ave
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
South Bend, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
737 W Beale St
South Bend, IN 46616
(574) 393-3800
South Bend, IN 46616
(574) 393-3800
Gr: 4-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Eggleston Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
19010 Adams Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7305
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7305
Gr: 10-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 56%
24702 Roosevelt Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4000
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4000
Gr: 5-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
19685 Johnson Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2200
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2200
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
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
Gr: K-12
1433 Byron Dr
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4200
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
740 N Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3500
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3500
Gr: K-4 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
4650 Old Cleveland Rd
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 232-8808
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 232-8808
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
1902 S Fellows St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 283-8500
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 283-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 48%
3414 Hepler Rd
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-3600
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-3600
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
530 E Ireland Rd Bldg B
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 287-3230
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 287-3230
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
3423 S Michigan
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-6600
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-6600
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Bend, IN?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Bend, IN include Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend, Adams High School and Career Academy High School.
How many public high schools are located in South Bend?
11 public high schools are located in South Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in South Bend?
South Bend public high schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in South Bend are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in South Bend include: Clay High School vs. Adams High School, Washington High School vs. Adams High School, Riley High School vs. Adams High School
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