For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,290 students in 46617, IN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46617, IN are Jefferson Traditional School, Mckinley Elementary School and South Bend Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 46617 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Indiana public elementary school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 40% statewide average). Elementary schools in 46617, IN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best 46617, IN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Traditional School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
528 S Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-4100
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-4100
Gr: 6-8 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
228 N Greenlawn Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3300
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3300
Gr: K-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #33.
South Bend Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 North Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-6169
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-6169
Gr: K-12 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
46617, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 46617, IN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 46617, IN include Jefferson Traditional School, Mckinley Elementary School and South Bend Virtual School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 46617?
3 public elementary schools are located in 46617.
What is the racial composition of students in 46617?
46617 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Indiana public elementary schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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