For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,402 students in 49022, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49022, MI are Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Riverside School and Countryside Academy Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49022 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49022, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49022, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3422 Riverside Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: 2-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
248 9th St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Gr: PK-9 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fair Plain Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49022, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49022, MI include Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Riverside School and Countryside Academy Middlehigh School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49022?
6 public middle schools are located in 49022.
What is the racial composition of students in 49022?
49022 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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