Center Academy Of St. Joe Probate Court (2026 Profile)

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Center Academy Of St. Joe Probate Court

1000 S Michigan St
South Bend, IN 46601

Tel: (574) 235-5424

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The Central Academy is a court school created by Judge Peter J. Nemeth.

All children who attend the Academy must be on probation and court ordered to attend.

The Academy offers accelerated classes for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students, specialized tutoring and hands-on learning.

After school ends for the day and through the Day Reporting program, the family participates in parenting groups and family counseling.

The student participates in life skills training and group and individual counseling sessions.

Before a child returns to their home school, the child must have improved his/her behavior and attendance, completed the Day Reporting Program, and be able to test at the appropriate grade level in reading, spelling, and arithmetic.

Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

School Overview

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten

School Calendar

Student Body

Total Students

10 students

Student Body Type

All-boys

% Students of Color

50%

State avg.: 26%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

School Notes

The Central Academy is a court school created by Judge Peter J. Nemeth. All children who attend the Academy must be on probation and court ordered to attend. The Academy offers accelerated classes for 7th, 8th, and 9th grade students, specialized tutoring and hands-on learning. After school ends for the day and through the Day Reporting program, the family participates in parenting groups and family counseling. The student participates in life skills training and group and individual counseling sessions. Before a child returns to their home school, the child must have improved his/her behavior and attendance, completed the Day Reporting Program, and be able to test at the appropriate grade level in reading, spelling, and arithmetic.

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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Quick Facts (2026)

Grades: Prekindergarten
Enrollment: 10 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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