For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,448 students in 46637, IN (there are , 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 89%).
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 13% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Darden Elementary School
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 465 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Clay International Academy
(Math: 13% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
46637, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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 89%).
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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