For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 279 students in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN.
The top-ranked public school in Near Northwest is Muessel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Indiana public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 41% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Muessel Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1021 Blaine St
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 393-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend, IN include Muessel Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend?
the neighborhood of Near Northwest, South Bend public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Indiana public schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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