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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Berrien County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 73 public schools serving 21,427 students in Berrien County, MI (there are 26 private schools, serving 7,138 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Berrien County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Berrien County, MI are Blossomland Learning Center, New Buffalo Elementary School and Bridgman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berrien County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Berrien County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Berrien County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
New Buffalo Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12291 Lubke Rd
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6060
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bridgman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3891 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Bridgman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Brown School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2027 Brown School Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #66.
New Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #77.
Roosevelt Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2000 El Dorado Dr
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1416
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #88.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
Lakeshore High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5771 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1402
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1010.
St. Joseph High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 933 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Hollywood Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
143 E John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1414
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1212.
Moccasin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
410 Moccasin St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8408
Gr: 2-4 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Fc Reed Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10254 California
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1459 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1408
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Lincoln School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1102 Orchard Ave
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1616.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1717.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1818.
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2750 Orchard Ln
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1418
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1919.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #2020.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Gr: 8-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Way Eau Claire
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6295 W Main St
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2323.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2424.
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #2525.
Clarke School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
515 E Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3600
Gr: K-5 | 462 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2626.
River Valley Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2727.
Berrien Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Gr: 9-12 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #2828.
Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
610 W 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Gr: 5-7 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #3030.
River Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9050
Gr: PK-5 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3131.
Howardellis Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2788 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4633
Gr: K-5 | 529 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #3232.
Watervliet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3333.
Brandywine Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Berrien Springs Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Niles Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Berrien County, MI include Blossomland Learning Center, New Buffalo Elementary School and Bridgman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Berrien County?
74 public schools are located in Berrien County.
What percentage of students in Berrien County go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Berrien County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County?
Berrien County public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Berrien County are often viewed compared to one another?

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