For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 279 students in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN.
The top ranked public school in Near Northwest is Muessel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muessel Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Blaine St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 274 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN include Muessel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend?
the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Recent Articles
Understanding Self-Contained Classrooms in Public Schools
Learn about the history of public schools incorporating self-contained classrooms, and whether they are right for your child.
Can Naviance Succeed Improve College and Career Readiness?
Learn about a new student assessment system, Naviance Succeed, which provides tools and support to increase student college and career readiness. A number of school districts are using the tool this year in hopes of improving student performance through more accurate assessment process than are currently available.
Do You Need After School Day Care? Public Schools May Be the Solution
Learn about how your child's public school may be the best source of after school and vacation day care.