Best Schools in St. Joseph County, MI
St. Joseph County, MI has 50 public schools (13 high, 5 middle, 24 elementary) serving 14,597 students. On average they score 37% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in St. Joseph County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Joseph County, MI
The top high schools in St. Joseph County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Centreville Jr Sr High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centreville Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 372 Students
2. Vicksburg High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 728 Students
3. Three Rivers High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 653 Students
4. Marcellus High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
5. Sturgis High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sturgis Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 993 Students
6. Athens Juniorsenor High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Athens Area Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 268 Students
7. Bronson Jrsr High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bronson Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 544 Students
8. Constantine High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Constantine Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 400 Students
9. Colon High School
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Projected Test Scores
Colon Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 266 Students
10. Mendon Middlehigh School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mendon Community School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 267 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Joseph County, MI
The top middle schools in St. Joseph County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Marcellus Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 134 Students
2. Vicksburg Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 582 Students
3. Three Rivers Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 537 Students
4. Constantine Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Constantine Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 282 Students
5. Sturgis Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sturgis Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 643 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Joseph County, MI
The top elementary schools in St. Joseph County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 285 Students
2. Norton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 262 Students
3. Marcellus Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 300 Students
4. Sunset Lake Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Vicksburg Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 485 Students
5. Andrews Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 291 Students
6. East Leroy Elementary School
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Athens Area Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 235 Students
7. Ruth Hoppin School
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Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 293 Students
8. Ryan Elementary School
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Bronson Community School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 229 Students
9. Centreville Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Centreville Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 480 Students
10. Park Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Three Rivers Community Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 276 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Joseph County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Joseph County, MI has a total population of 60,939 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.07 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.26 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Joseph County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Joseph 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 St. Joseph County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Joseph County, MI
How many schools are in St. Joseph County, MI?
St. Joseph County, MI has 50 public schools: 13 high schools, 5 middle schools and 24 elementary schools, serving 14,597 students in total.
How do schools in St. Joseph County perform on state tests?
On average, 50 schools in St. Joseph County score 37% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in St. Joseph County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Joseph 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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- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 37%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in St Joseph County
8 places in St Joseph County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (8)
- Sturgis (7)
- Three Rivers (6)
- Constantine (5)
- Burr Oak (3)
- Centreville (3)
- Colon (2)
- Mendon (2)
- White Pigeon (2)
School districts (4)
- Sturgis Public Schools (6 schools)
- Three Rivers Community Schools (6 schools)
- Constantine Public School District (5 schools)
- Burr Oak Community School District (3 schools)