📊 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 →
Indiana: 5 Rated Districts
ILEARN 2024–25 · percentile among Indiana districts
| Rank in IN | 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 |
Michigan: 4 Rated Districts
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Michigan districts
| Rank in MI | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Edwardsburg Public Schools | Edwardsburg | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #2 | Marcellus Community Schools | Marcellus | 6/10 Average | 54th |
| #3 | Dowagiac Union Schools | Dowagiac | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #4 | Cassopolis Public Schools | Cassopolis | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
Best School Districts in the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI Metro Area (2026)
This metro area crosses state lines, so it is shown as one table per state. Each state rates its districts on its own test, and a 9/10 in one state is not comparable with a 9/10 in another.
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from ILEARN 2024–25 (Indiana); EDFacts 2021–22 (Michigan) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Indiana part of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in the Indiana part of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area, 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.
What is the best-rated school district in the Michigan part of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area? ▼
Among the 4 rated districts in the Michigan part of the South Bend-Mishawaka, IN-MI metro area, the highest-rated is Edwardsburg Public Schools (Edwardsburg), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 91st percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
Can I compare districts across state lines here? ▼
No. Each state uses its own assessment, so ratings and percentiles are only comparable among districts in the same state. Full methodology here.