For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,374 students in St. Joseph County, IN.
The top ranked public charter schools in St. Joseph County, IN are Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend, Career Academy High School and Success Academy Primary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Joseph County, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 18%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in St. Joseph County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in St. Joseph County (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.
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
Grades: 9-12
| 448 students
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3408 Ardmore Trail
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #44.
Career Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Cresent Circle - Suite B
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 184 students
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount School Of Excellence South Bend
Charter School
3414 Hepler Street
South Bend, IN 46635
(317) 519-4588
South Bend, IN 46635
(317) 519-4588
Grades: K-8
| 317 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
Premier Arts Academy
Charter School
2721 Prairie St.
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 361-1258
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 361-1258
Grades: K-8
| 191 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
St. Joseph County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
737 W Beale St
South Bend, IN 46616
(574) 393-3800
South Bend, IN 46616
(574) 393-3800
Grades: 4-8
| 431 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
24702 Roosevelt Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4000
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4000
Grades: 5-8
| 194 students
19685 Johnson Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2200
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2200
Grades: K-5
| 295 students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a 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
1433 Byron Dr
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4200
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4200
Grades: 5-8
| 344 students
740 N Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3500
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3500
Grades: K-4
| 203 students
4650 Old Cleveland Rd
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 232-8808
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 232-8808
Grades: 7-12
| 84 students
1902 S Fellows St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 283-8500
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 283-8500
Grades: 9-12
| 135 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
3414 Hepler Rd
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-3600
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-3600
Grades: K-5
| 215 students
530 E Ireland Rd Bldg B
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 287-3230
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 287-3230
Grades: K-8
| 90 students
3423 S Michigan
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-6600
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 231-6600
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in St. Joseph County, IN?
The top ranked public charter schools in St. Joseph County, IN include Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend, Career Academy High School and Success Academy Primary School.
How many public charter schools are located in St. Joseph County?
9 public charter schools are located in St. Joseph County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County public charter schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Indiana public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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