What is the average number of students per school in St. Joseph County?

Among the top 25 schools in St. Joseph County, the average number of students per school is 718. Penn High School has the highest number of students with 3,877, while Madison Elementary School has the lowest number of students with 135.

What is the student-teacher ratio for schools in St. Joseph County?

Among the top 25 schools in St. Joseph County, the average student-to-teacher ratio is 18. Bittersweet Elementary School has the highest ratio with 24, while Trinity School at Greenlawn has the lowest ratio with 9.

How many schools are in St. Joseph County?

There are 108 schools in St. Joseph County. Check out their Niche profiles to find a school that best suits the needs of you and your child!

2023 Best Schools in St. Joseph County

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Alum: I loved going to school here! I was challenged and pushed but my teachers were all so supportive in their efforts to make me a better student. I learned so much about discipline and time management. Not only did I become a better student but, I also became a well rounded person. Trinity has no electives so every students takes all the courses! I never would have suspected that I would enjoy physics as much as I did!... Read 22 reviews
#1 Best Private High Schools in St. Joseph County.
Trinity School at Greenlawn
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Private School,
SOUTH BEND, IN,
7-12,
22 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says I loved going to school here! I was challenged and pushed but my teachers were all so supportive in their efforts to make me a better student. I learned so much about discipline and time management.....
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Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 201,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
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#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Northpoint Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 594,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#1 Best Public Middle Schools in St. Joseph County.
Discovery Middle School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
6-8,
5 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I can’t say enough good things about Discovery Middle School. The staff is amazing and so welcoming to students and their families. The office staff is so friendly, and we love the great leadership....
Read 5 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 874,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
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Parent: As a teacher who has taught 12 years in a public school setting, I would have never imagined choosing private school for my sons. After a tough year in kindergarten, my oldest son struggled and didn’t show much academic progress due to large class size. After much thought, I realized that a smaller class size is what he needed to cultivate the best learning environment. After researching all the available private schools here in Southern Frederick County, I was dismayed by the few options nearby. After thoughtful consideration, Barnesville fulfilled all of my expectations as a teacher parent. It provided small class sizes, a great amount of time spent outside, many cross-curricular learning opportunities, and a strong community. The teachers are extra caring and it was evident during our time distance learning. If you are looking for a school that offers meaningful relationships where your child is given many opportunities to grow and learn, Barnesville is for you!... Read 13 reviews
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Private School,
BARNESVILLE, MD,
PK, K-8,
13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says As a teacher who has taught 12 years in a public school setting, I would have never imagined choosing private school for my sons. After a tough year in kindergarten, my oldest son struggled and...After researching all the available private schools here in Southern Frederick County, I was dismayed by the few options nearby. After thoughtful consideration, Barnesville fulfilled all of my....
Read 13 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 136,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 7 to 1,
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Works Here: A committed administrative, faculty and staff provide an excellent academic and Catholic education. Students are challenged to learn and engage in their education. By the time students graduate they are well prepared to transition to the next level of education. Saint Joseph High School lives the mission of transforming students in heart and mind on a daily basis. Quality Catholic education developing compassionate, resilient and hardworking young adults!... Read 265 reviews
#2 Best Private High Schools in St. Joseph County.
Saint Joseph High School
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Private School,
SOUTH BEND, IN,
9-12,
265 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says A committed administrative, faculty and staff provide an excellent academic and Catholic education. Students are challenged to learn and engage in their education. By the time students graduate....
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 820,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Prairie Vista Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 511,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
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#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Horizon Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
PK, K-5,
2 Niche users give it an average review of 3.5 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says My teachers were amazing, and they really helped me in subjects that were hard for me. I know I can walk into Horizon and be welcomed, and cared for. I made a lot of memories there..
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 659,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 460,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
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Senior: I came to Penn from both its elementary school and it’s middle school but previously to that I had attended about 10 other elementary schools in the south bend/Nile’s District and it was a drastic change in environment. It involved a whole new breed of persons to adjust to and learn from and mostly everyone has known each other their whole lives, but the people that accepted me have now become my life long friend til this day and I appreciate them more than anything. The teaching is also very different from what I had been used to and a lot more advanced but the teachers really pushed me and now I’m where I am and I feel confident and comfortable. I’ve done 4 years of all the arts and been student assistant Since my junior year in the art rooms and that’s been very fun and allowed me to work on my art and receive awards which I never thought I could do but I did!... Read 877 reviews
#1 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.
Penn High School
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Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
9-12,
877 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I came to Penn from both its elementary school and it’s middle school but previously tothat I had attended about 10 other elementary schools in the south bend/Nile’s District and it was a drastic change in environment. It involved a whole new breed of persons to adjust to and learn....
Read 877 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 3,877,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,
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#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Elm Road Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 468,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
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#3 Best Private High Schools in St. Joseph County.
Marian High School
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
MISHAWAKA, IN,
9-12,
223 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Freshman says Marian High School is a unique and diverse school that gives many opportunistic events for learning and growing. With amazing and supportive teachers, the school work is very manageable, and you....
Read 223 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 635,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
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#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Bittersweet Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 499,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1,
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#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Moran Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 431,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#2 Best Public Middle Schools in St. Joseph County.
Schmucker Middle School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
6-8,
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Middle School Student says Awesome, the atmosphere is great. Schmucker is highly skilled in academics. :):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):):P:):):):):P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:):):):):):):P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P:P.
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Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 1,026,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Meadow's Edge Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 404,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
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#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Madison Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 135,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Walt Disney Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 497,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
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#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Olive Township Elementary School
New Prairie United School Corporation, IN,
K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 464,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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North Liberty School
John Glenn School Corporation, IN,
K-6,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 484,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
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Junior: As a ongoing senior for my fourth year at Adams High School, I enjoy and appreciate the diversity Adams shows and the effort of being a multiculture school. As a student there, we focus a lot on our academics and improving our learning skills each day while being apart of clubs and sports. My past three years at being at Adams I've played sports and became apart of a fellowship in a club and enhancing my goals as National Technical Honor Student. Adam amin priority is making sure their students succeed and being comfortable with their pathways. They even gives students the oppurtunity do hands on work in their career pathway. It has opened up many doors for students and also invited students to become future interns once they graduate high school. It is very warming to know that they could show much courage and generosity towards their students. To know that the administration has your back is a great feeling overall.... Read 263 reviews
#2 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.
Adams High School
South Bend Community School Corporation, IN,
9-12,
263 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Junior says As a ongoing senior for my fourth year at Adams High School, I enjoy and appreciate the diversity Adams shows and the effort of being a multiculture school. As a student there, we focus a lot on our....
Read 263 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 1,949,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Elsie Rogers Elementary School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 344,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
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Senior: I had an overall very good experience at John Glenn High School. Their are many things about this school that students here may take for granted. we have very reliable counselors and administration, but there are a few downfalls. Their are some students who tend to be out of control and ruin the experience for everyone else. Mental health needs to be addressed and taken care of more. Many students deal with family issues and problems they don't think they can talk about. This needs to change, they should feel like they are at a safe place at school.... Read 151 reviews
#3 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.
John Glenn High School
John Glenn School Corporation, IN,
9-12,
151 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I had an overall very good experience at John Glenn High School. Their are many things about this school that students here may take for granted. we have very reliable counselors and administration,....
Read 151 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 639,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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#3 Best Public Middle Schools in St. Joseph County.
Virgil I. Grissom Middle School
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,
6-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 709,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
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Senior: Career Academy has changed my life for the better, but I do see many areas where they can improve. Parent involvement is very important and has been especially with my parents. There have been time when the parents are not the first person they contact when something happens. Other than that, I believe Career Academy is very good with their academics and college readiness. They have a program called the Early College program, which I am apart of, and it has prepared me for what my college classes will be like with also supplying me with college credits. I have a lot to thank Career Academy for, such as allowing me the opportunity to graduate with not only 3 diplomas but an associates as well. They have allowed me to be the best I can be and be the leader that I am.... Read 24 reviews
#4 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.
Career Academy High School
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Public School,
SOUTH BEND, IN,
9-12,
24 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says Career Academy has changed my life for the better, but I do see many areas where they can improve. Parent involvement is very important and has been especially with my parents. There have been time....
Read 24 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 360,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
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#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.
Walkerton Elementary School
John Glenn School Corporation, IN,
PK, K-6,
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 574,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,
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#4 Best Public Middle Schools in St. Joseph County.
Harold C. Urey Middle School
John Glenn School Corporation, IN,
7-8,
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 328,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,
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Alum: Top notch faculty and administration, and a great appreciation for global international thinking and performance. The school emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and expression, while still maintaining a strong sense of community. Veritas allowed me to grow into the person I am today. It put me in challenging situations that have benefitted me overall and put me on the path to success. One of my most unique experiences: while at Veritas, I had an opportunity to study abroad at the campus in Beijing. What an experience! I highly recommend my alma mater. #alwaysaspartan... Read 41 reviews
Sponsored Result, Veritas Collegiate Academy
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
ARLINGTON, VA,
K-12,
41 Niche users give it an average review of 4.9 stars.
Featured Review: Alum says Top notch faculty and administration, and a great appreciation for global international thinking and performance. The school emphasizes the importance of independent thinking and expression, while....
Read 41 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 152,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,
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Parent: Sunman-Dearborn is an excellent school corporation. East Central High School and East Central Middle School campuses are the nicest around. While their athletic program is renowned, their fine arts, extra-curricular, and academics is just as incredible. My son will graduated with 48 college credits. They are the perfect size - big enough to offer more than others, but small enough that the teachers and administrators know the students.... Read 13 reviews
Sponsored Result, Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation
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School District,
ST LEON, IN,
13 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says Sunman-Dearborn is an excellent school corporation. East Central High School and East Central Middle School campuses are the nicest around. While their athletic program is renowned, their fine....
Read 13 reviews.
Students: 3,711,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
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What is the average number of students per school in St. Joseph County?: Among the top 25 schools in St. Joseph County, the average number of students per school is 718. Penn High School has the highest number of students with 3,877, while Madison Elementary School has the lowest number of students with 135.
What is the student-teacher ratio for schools in St. Joseph County?: Among the top 25 schools in St. Joseph County, the average student-to-teacher ratio is 18. Bittersweet Elementary School has the highest ratio with 24, while Trinity School at Greenlawn has the lowest ratio with 9.
How many schools are in St. Joseph County?: There are 108 schools in St. Joseph County. Check out their Niche profiles to find a school that best suits the needs of you and your child!

2023 Best Schools in St. Joseph County

Trinity School at Greenlawn

Trinity School at Greenlawn

Northpoint Elementary School

Northpoint Elementary School

Discovery Middle School

Discovery Middle School

Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences

Sponsored Result, Barnesville School of Arts & Sciences

Saint Joseph High School

Saint Joseph High School

Prairie Vista Elementary School

Prairie Vista Elementary School

Horizon Elementary School

Horizon Elementary School

Mary Frank Harris Elementary School

Mary Frank Harris Elementary School

Penn High School

Penn High School

Elm Road Elementary School

Elm Road Elementary School

Marian High School

Marian High School

Bittersweet Elementary School

Bittersweet Elementary School

Moran Elementary School

Moran Elementary School

Schmucker Middle School

Schmucker Middle School

Meadow's Edge Elementary School

Meadow's Edge Elementary School

Madison Elementary School

Madison Elementary School

Walt Disney Elementary School

Walt Disney Elementary School

Olive Township Elementary School

Olive Township Elementary School

North Liberty School

North Liberty School

Adams High School

Adams High School

Elsie Rogers Elementary School

Elsie Rogers Elementary School

John Glenn High School

John Glenn High School

Virgil I. Grissom Middle School

Virgil I. Grissom Middle School

Career Academy High School

Career Academy High School

Walkerton Elementary School

Walkerton Elementary School

Harold C. Urey Middle School

Harold C. Urey Middle School

Veritas Collegiate Academy

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Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation

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