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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best St. Joseph County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 25 public elementary schools serving 7,375 students in St. Joseph County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in St. Joseph County, MI are Andrews Elementary School, Constantine Alternative Education and Pathfinder Educational Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Joseph County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in St. Joseph County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Andrews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
200 S Douglas Ave
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1140
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 104:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Pathfinder Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Norton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
59692 Al Jones Rd
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 244-1144
Gr: K-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
53806 Wilbur Rd
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1143
Gr: K-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Three Rivers Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 Jefferson St
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1130
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #88.
Ruth Hoppin School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
415 N Main St
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1142
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Centreville Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
190 Hogan St
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5201
Gr: PK-6 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Eastwood School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
909 S Franks Ave
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1560
Gr: 3-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Mendon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
306 Lane St
Mendon, MI 49072
(269) 496-2175
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Constantine Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
260 W 6th St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8940
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Mendon Middlehigh School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
148 Kirby Rd
Mendon, MI 49072
(269) 496-8491
Gr: 6-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Riverside Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
600 W 6th St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8950
Gr: 3-5 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
305 E Hotchin Ave
White Pigeon, MI 49099
(269) 483-7107
Gr: K-5 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1616.
Colon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1717.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
White Pigeon Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
410 Prairie Ave
White Pigeon, MI 49099
(269) 483-7679
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
Colon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Dallas St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2020.
Burr Oak Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Congress School
421 E Congress St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1565
Gr: K-2 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Eastside Elementary School
935 White Pigeon Rd
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8960
Gr: PK-2 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Leonidas School
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: n/an/a
Wall School
702 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1570
Gr: K-2 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Wenzel School
403 East St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1575
Gr: K-2 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in St. Joseph County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in St. Joseph County, MI include Andrews Elementary School, Constantine Alternative Education and Pathfinder Educational Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in St. Joseph County?
27 public elementary schools are located in St. Joseph County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in St. Joseph County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in St. Joseph County include: Wenzel School vs. Wall School, Wall School vs. Wenzel School, Congress School vs. Wall School

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