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Best 49022 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 2,826 students in 49022, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 61 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 49022, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49022, MI are Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Riverside School and Countryside Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49022 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49022, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49022, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
636 Pipestone St
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:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3422 Riverside Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Countryside Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4722 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: 2-12 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fair Plain East Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1995 Union Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Gr: 4-5 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
248 9th St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Gr: K-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Benton Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
750 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Gr: 1-3 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Gr: PK-9 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Fair Plain Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan
Charter School
499 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: n/an/a
Discovery Enrichment Center
465 S Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: PK-K | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 49022, MI?
How many public schools are located in 49022?
12 public schools are located in 49022.
What percentage of students in 49022 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 49022 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49022?
49022 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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