PERLEY FINE ARTS ACADEMY

Perley Fine Arts Academy is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Bend Community School Corp school district, located in South Bend, IN with about 203 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Perley Fine Arts Academy has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Perley Fine Arts Academy, located in the North Eddy neighborhood of South Bend, Indiana, is a unique public magnet school within the South Bend Community School Corporation. The school distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academic standards with an immersive focus on the visual and performing arts. Students at Perley benefit from dedicated instruction in areas such as dance, music, theater, and visual arts, which are woven into their daily learning experience to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression.

Beyond its artistic programming, Perley Fine Arts Academy serves as a community hub that emphasizes holistic student development. The school environment is designed to nurture both the artistic talents and the academic potential of its diverse student body, often utilizing project-based learning and collaborative performances to showcase student achievement. By blending traditional core subjects with a vibrant arts-integrated framework, the academy aims to prepare its students not only for academic success but also for lifelong engagement with the arts and their local community.

For more information, contact Perley Fine Arts Academy at (574) 393-3500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.