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Best South Bend Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 2,374 students in South Bend, IN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in South Bend, 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.
South Bend, IN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in South Bend have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 South Bend, IN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purdue Polytechnic High School South Bend
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
635 S Lafayette Blvd
South Bend, IN 46601
(765) 494-7872
Gr: 9-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Career Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Crescent Circle
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Success Academy Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3408 Ardmore Trail
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #44.
Career Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3801 Cresent Circle - Suite B
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - South Bend
Charter School
2721 Kenwood Avenue
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 314-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: n/an/a
Paramount School Of Excellence South Bend
Charter School
3414 Hepler Street
South Bend, IN 46635
(317) 519-4588
Gr: K-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 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
Gr: 9-10 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Premier Arts Academy
Charter School
2721 Prairie St.
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 361-1258
Gr: K-8 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Success Academy At Boys And Girls Club
Charter School
502 E Sample St
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 299-9800
Gr: K-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Bend, Indiana

South Bend, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Brown Intermediate Center (Closed 2023)
737 W Beale St
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
Gr: 10-12 | 89 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Greene Intermediate Center (Closed 2023)
24702 Roosevelt Rd
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4000
Gr: 5-8 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Hay Elementary School (Closed 2023)
19685 Johnson Rd
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
Gr: K-12
Marshall Intermediate Center (Closed 2023)
1433 Byron Dr
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-4200
Gr: 5-8 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Perley Fine Arts Academy (Closed 2023)
740 N Eddy St
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3500
Gr: K-4 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
South Bend Juv Correctional Facility High School (Closed 2013)
4650 Old Cleveland Rd
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 232-8808
Gr: 7-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
South Bend New Technical High School (Closed 2016)
1902 S Fellows St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 283-8500
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 48%
South Bend Snap Elementary School (Closed 2023)
215 South St Joseph St
South Bend, IN 46601
(574) 283-8130
Gr: PK
Tarkington Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3414 Hepler Rd
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-3600
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Veritas Academy (Closed 2018)
530 E Ireland Rd Bldg B
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 287-3230
Gr: K-8 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Xavier School Of Excellence (Closed 2023)
3423 S Michigan
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 charter schools in South Bend, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in South Bend, 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 South Bend?
9 public charter schools are located in South Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in South Bend?
South Bend 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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