Best Schools in Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor, MI has a total of 26 schools including 7 high schools, 6 middle schools and 10 elementary schools. A total of 8,608 students attend Benton Harbor, MI schools. On average, schools in Benton Harbor score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Benton Harbor meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor, MI has 7 high schools with 2,972 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Benton Harbor score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Benton Harbor meet expectations.
1. St Joseph High School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 988 Students
2. Watervliet Senior High School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
3. Coloma High School
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Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
4. Union High School
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Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 532 Students
5. Benton Harbor High School
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Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 495 Students
6. Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan
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Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor, MI has 6 middle schools with 1,875 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Benton Harbor score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 27% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Benton Harbor meet expectations.
1. Upton Middle School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
2. Watervliet Middle School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
3. Dowagiac Middle School
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Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
4. Fair Plain Middle School
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Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Benton Harbor, MI
Benton Harbor, MI has 10 elementary schools with 2,881 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Benton Harbor score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 23% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Benton Harbor meet expectations.
1. Clarke School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
2. Lincoln School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
3. Coloma Elementary School
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Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 378 Students
4. Riverside School
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Hagar Township S/d #6 • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 73 Students
5. Sister Lakes Elementary School
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Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 181 Students
6. Coloma Intermediate School
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Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 153 Students
7. Countryside Academy Elementary
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Countryside Academy • Charter • Grades Pre K - 5 • 406 Students
8. Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
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Mildred C. Wells Preparatory Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 217 Students
9. Martin Luther King Jr Elementary
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Benton Harbor Area Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 3 • 287 Students
10. South Elementary School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 359 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Benton Harbor, MI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Benton Harbor, MI has a total population of 18,394 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Benton Harbor, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Benton Harbor, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
34.62 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
11.84 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
22.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Benton Harbor, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Benton Harbor, MI.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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