📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in St. Joseph County, IN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation | Mishawaka | 10/10 Excellent | 96th |
| #2 | John Glenn School Corporation | Walkerton | 9/10 Excellent | 80th |
| #3 | Union-North United School Corporation | Lakeville | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #4 | Mishawaka School City | Mishawaka | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #5 | South Bend Community School Corporation | South Bend | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
Best School Districts in St. Joseph County, Indiana (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in St. Joseph County, Indiana that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using ILEARN 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Indiana, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in St. Joseph County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in St. Joseph County, Indiana? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in St. Joseph County, Indiana, the highest-rated is Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (Mishawaka), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 96th percentile of Indiana districts on ILEARN 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.