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Best St. Joseph County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public preschools serving 8,750 students in St. Joseph County, IN.
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, IN are Horizon Elementary School, Mary Frank Harris Elementary School and Bittersweet Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Joseph County, IN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in St. Joseph County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Preschools in St. Joseph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Horizon Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10060 Brummitt Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 679-9788
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
13111 Adams Rd
Granger, IN 46530
(574) 272-0340
Gr: PK-5 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Bittersweet Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
55860 Bittersweet
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-6341
Gr: PK-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Swanson Traditional School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
17677 Parker Dr
South Bend, IN 46635
(574) 393-2700
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Elm Road Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
59400 Elm Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 259-3743
Gr: PK-5 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
Walkerton Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
805 Washington St
Walkerton, IN 46574
(574) 586-3186
Gr: PK-6 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #77.
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
56219 Currant Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46545
(574) 259-5231
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16333 Kern Rd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 255-9347
Gr: PK-5 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Beiger Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1600 E Third St
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4700
Gr: PK-6 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Marshall Traditional School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1433 Byron Drive
South Bend, IN 46614
(574) 393-2100
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Warren Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
55400 Quince Rd
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-2800
Gr: PK-5
Rank: #1212.
Darden Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
18645 Janet St
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 243-7335
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1313.
Marquette Montessori Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1818 Bergan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2400
Gr: PK-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1414.
Lasalle Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1511 Milburn Blvd
Mishawaka, IN 46544
(574) 254-4800
Gr: PK-6 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1515.
Clay International Academy
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
52900 Lily Rd
South Bend, IN 46637
(574) 393-4300
Gr: PK-8 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1616.
Mckinley Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
228 N Greenlawn Ave
South Bend, IN 46617
(574) 393-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1717.
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2716 Pleasant St
South Bend, IN 46615
(574) 393-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1818.
Harrison Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3302 Western Ave
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 393-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1919.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1425 E Calvert St
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2020.
Muessel Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 Blaine St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2121.
Coquillard Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 N Sheridan St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-2000
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Lafayette Early Childhood Center
245 N Lombardy Dr
South Bend, IN 46619
(574) 283-8127
Gr: PK | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: n/an/a
South Bend Snap
724 East Dubail
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6119
Gr: PK | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 44:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Studebaker Center
724 E Dubail Ave
South Bend, IN 46613
(574) 393-6250
Gr: PK-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in St. Joseph County, IN include Horizon Elementary School, Mary Frank Harris Elementary School and Bittersweet Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in St. Joseph County?
21 public preschools are located in St. Joseph County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Which public preschools in St. Joseph County are often viewed compared to one another?

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