Best Schools in Berrien County, MI
Berrien County, MI has a total of 102 schools including 30 high schools, 20 middle schools and 42 elementary schools. A total of 29,366 students attend Berrien County, MI schools. On average, schools in Berrien County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Berrien County meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Berrien County, MI
Berrien County, MI has 30 high schools with 10,579 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 Berrien County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Berrien County meet expectations.
1. New Prairie High School
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New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 979 Students
2. Bridgman High School
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Bridgman Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 264 Students
3. Way Niles
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Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 126 Students
4. Lakeshore High School
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Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 856 Students
5. St Joseph High School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 988 Students
6. Berrien Springs High School
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Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 561 Students
7. Buchanan High School
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Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 522 Students
8. Clay High School
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South Bend Community School Corp • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 628 Students
9. River Valley Middlehigh School
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River Valley School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 287 Students
10. New Buffalo Senior High School
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New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 178 Students
Best Middle Schools in Berrien County, MI
Berrien County, MI has 20 middle schools with 6,601 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 Berrien County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Berrien County meet expectations.
1. Fc Reed Middle School
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Bridgman Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 243 Students
2. New Buffalo Middle School
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New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 138 Students
3. Upton Middle School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 665 Students
4. Lakeshore Middle School
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Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 611 Students
5. New Prairie Middle School
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New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 705 Students
6. Buchanan Middle School
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Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 7 • 331 Students
7. Berrien Springs Middle School
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Berrien Springs Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
8. Watervliet Middle School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
9. Ring Lardner Middle School
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Niles Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 554 Students
10. Brandywine Middle School
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Brandywine Community Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 191 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Berrien County, MI
Berrien County, MI has 42 elementary schools with 10,742 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 Berrien County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Berrien County exceed expectations.
1. Bridgman Elementary School
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Bridgman Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 342 Students
2. Olive Township Elementary School
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New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 477 Students
3. New Buffalo Elementary School
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New Buffalo Area Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 220 Students
4. Roosevelt Elementary School
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Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 404 Students
5. Hollywood Elementary School
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Lakeshore School District (berrien) • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 403 Students
6. Brown School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 398 Students
7. Clarke School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
8. Prairie View Elementary School
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New Prairie United School Corp • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 315 Students
9. Moccasin Elementary School
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Buchanan Community Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 360 Students
10. Lincoln School
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St. Joseph Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 421 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.
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