Public schools in South Bend, WA
7 open public schools with an address in South Bend, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,102
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Washington median 16.7:1
Charter schools
0
3 virtual
An overview of South Bend public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in South Bend, WA: 1 elementary, 2 high, 4 combined or other. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,102 students, an average of 157 per school. The largest campus is Washington Digital Academy (458 students), and the largest elementary school is Mike Morris Elementary (286).
Every listed school belongs to South Bend School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.7:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 62% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving South Bend
Elementary schools in South Bend
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Morris Elementary South Bend School District | KG–06 | 286 | 15.8:1 |
High schools in South Bend
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific County Jail South Bend School District · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| South Bend High School South Bend School District | 07–12 | 258 | 15.7:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in South Bend
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Astravo Online Academy South Bend School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 100 | — | |
| Astravo Online Acaemy - Washington Online School - Washingto South Bend School District · Alternative School | KG–12 | 0 | — | |
| Washington Digital Academy South Bend School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 458 | — | |
| Washington Online School South Bend School District · Virtual | KG–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.7%
- Hispanic34.2%
- Black6.6%
- Asian3.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial4.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 4 South Bend schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,102 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Bend
How many public schools are in South Bend, WA?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in South Bend: 1 elementary, 2 high, 4 combined or other. Together they reported 1,102 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Bend?
All listed public schools with an address in South Bend belong to South Bend School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in South Bend?
South Bend High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Bend, with 258 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Bend?
No school with an address in South Bend is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Washington.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Bend schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Bend public schools is 15.8:1, lower than the Washington school median of 16.7:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in South Bend guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Washington cities