Best Schools in Berrien County, MI
Berrien County, MI has 97 public schools (24 high, 14 middle, 45 elementary) serving 26,282 students. On average they score 39% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Berrien County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Berrien County, MI
The top high schools in Berrien County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. St Joseph High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 988 Students
2. New Buffalo Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
3. Bridgman High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgman Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
4. Lakeshore High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
5. Buchanan High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 522 Students
6. Berrien Springs High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
7. River Valley Middlehigh School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
River Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
8. Niles Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 834 Students
9. Way Niles
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 126 Students
10. Brandywine Innovation Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 92 Students
Best Middle Schools in Berrien County, MI
The top middle schools in Berrien County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Buffalo Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
2. Fc Reed Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgman Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 243 Students
3. Upton Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
4. Lakeshore Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students
5. Buchanan Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 331 Students
6. Watervliet Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
7. Ring Lardner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
8. Berrien Springs Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
9. Dowagiac Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
10. Brandywine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Berrien County, MI
The top elementary schools in Berrien County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. New Buffalo Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
2. Bridgman Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bridgman Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 342 Students
3. Eastside Connections School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 432 Students
4. Brown School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
5. Roosevelt Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
6. Clarke School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
7. Hollywood Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
8. Lincoln School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 Students
9. Stewart Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 414 Students
10. Moccasin Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 360 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Berrien County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Berrien County, MI has a total population of 154,316 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Berrien County, 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 Berrien County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
16.79 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Berrien County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Berrien County, MI.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Berrien County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Berrien County, MI
How many schools are in Berrien County, MI?
Berrien County, MI has 97 public schools: 24 high schools, 14 middle schools and 45 elementary schools, serving 26,282 students in total.
How do schools in Berrien County perform on state tests?
On average, 97 schools in Berrien County score 39% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Berrien County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Berrien County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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Cities, towns and school districts in Berrien County
13 places in Berrien County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (13)
- Niles (15)
- Benton Harbor (11)
- Buchanan (6)
- Stevensville (5)
- Watervliet (5)
- Berrien Springs (4)
- Coloma (4)
- Eau Claire (4)
- Bridgman (3)
- New Buffalo (3)
- Three Oaks (2)
- Sawyer (1)
- Sodus (1)
School districts (13)
- Niles Community Schools (11 schools)
- Berrien Springs Public Schools (8 schools)
- Benton Harbor Area Schools (6 schools)
- Buchanan Community Schools (6 schools)
- Brandywine Community Schools (5 schools)
- Lakeshore School District (Berrien) (5 schools)
- St. Joseph Public Schools (5 schools)
- Watervliet School District (5 schools)
- Coloma Community Schools (4 schools)
- Eau Claire Public Schools (4 schools)
- Bridgman Public Schools (3 schools)
- New Buffalo Area Schools (3 schools)
- River Valley School District (3 schools)