For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,801 students in 46628, IN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46628, IN are Career Academy High School, Success Academy Primary School and Career Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 46628 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Indiana public charter school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 26% statewide average). Charter schools in 46628, IN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Indiana public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana public charter school average of 69% (majority Black).
Best 46628, IN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Career Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Crescent Circle
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 9-12 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Success Academy Primary School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3408 Ardmore Trail
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Career Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3801 Cresent Circle - Suite B
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 299-9800
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
Excel Center - South Bend
Charter School
2721 Kenwood Avenue
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 314-5570
South Bend, IN 46628
(574) 314-5570
Gr: 9-12 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 46628, IN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 46628, IN include Career Academy High School, Success Academy Primary School and Career Academy Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 46628?
4 public charter schools are located in 46628.
What is the racial composition of students in 46628?
46628 public charter schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Indiana public charter schools average of 69% (majority Black).
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