| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation | Granger | 10/10 Excellent · 96th pct | 11,360 | 15 | PK–12 | 5 |
| New Prairie United School Corporation | New Carlisle | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 2,910 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| John Glenn School Corporation | North Liberty | 9/10 Excellent · 80th pct | 2,012 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Union-North United School Corporation | Lakeville | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1,228 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Mishawaka School City | Mishawaka | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 5,128 | 10 | PK–12 | 0 |
| South Bend Community School Corporation | Notre Dame | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 15,444 | 31 | PK–12 | 12 |
How St. Joseph County compares
Together they enroll 38,082 students across 67 schools. The largest is South Bend Community School Corporation with 15,444 students. Districts here average 6.5/10, above the Indiana average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in St. Joseph County, Indiana
St. Joseph County has 6 public school districts covering 21 zip codes. The top-rated district in St. Joseph County is Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (ILEARN 2024–25), ranked against all districts in Indiana. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in St. Joseph County, IN?
6 school districts serve zip codes in St. Joseph County, IN. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in St. Joseph County, IN?
Of the districts serving St. Joseph County, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 96th percentile among Indiana school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Indiana reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Indiana and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Indiana only, never across state lines.