2024 Best Schools with Gifted and Talented Programs in St. Joseph County

#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: 606,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 836,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#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: 502,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 19 to 1,

#3 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: 504,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1,

#1 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.

Penn High School

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Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,

9-12,

892 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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 3,813,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.

Moran Elementary School

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 422,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#5 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..

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 684,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,

#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: 521,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 22 to 1,

#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: 967,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.

Madison Elementary School

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 123,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.

Elm Road Elementary School

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,

PK, K-5,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says This school has been absolutely AMAZING! My daughter transferred here in the middle of 1st grade, years ago, and just completed 5th. We have never had one bad experience. The teachers, the health....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 535,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#9 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: 427,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.

Career Academy High School

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Public School,

SOUTH BEND, IN,

9-12,

27 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Being a student at career academy had lots of ups and downs. The staff is decent, great teachers, amazing programs, but management and frequent status changes bring down the schools quality.....

Read 27 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 411,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 8 to 1,

#10 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: 483,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.

Adams High School

South Bend Community School Corporation, IN,

9-12,

272 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Throughout my tenure at Adams High School, I have been nothing but happy with what the school has to offer. The school has many different opportunities that any student can reap the benefits of. John....

Read 272 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,917,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.

Elsie Rogers Elementary School

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 397,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.

Walt Disney Elementary School

Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 505,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.

North Liberty School

John Glenn School Corporation, IN,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 475,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#4 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.

John Glenn High School

John Glenn School Corporation, IN,

9-12,

154 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 154 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 638,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.

Walkerton Elementary School

John Glenn School Corporation, IN,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 563,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#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: 671,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#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: 327,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County.

Kennedy Primary Academy

South Bend Community School Corporation, IN,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 570,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#6 Best Public High Schools in St. Joseph County.

Riley High School

South Bend Community School Corporation, IN,

9-12,

169 Niche users give it an average review of 3.3 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I have went to Riley all 4 years of high school. I have 3 older siblings who have also graduated from Riley. I didn’t really get the full high school experience because of Covid, but the time I did....

Read 169 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,030,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in St. Joseph County.

LaSalle Intermediate Academy

South Bend Community School Corporation, IN,

6-8,

9 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Such a great school! We love to have field days or mental breaks at this school! Amazing environment! Sometimes gives my anxiety to come here!.

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 457,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,