For the 2025-26 school year, there are 32 public high schools serving 8,146 students in Berrien County, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Berrien County, MI are Blossomland Learning Center, Bridgman High School and Lakeshore High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berrien County, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Berrien County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Berrien County, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 79%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Joseph High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Berrien County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Bridgman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Gr: 9-12 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Lakeshore High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5771 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1402
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1402
Gr: 9-12 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
St. Joseph High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
New Buffalo Senior High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6001
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Gr: 8-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Way Eau Claire
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6295 W Main St
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-3121
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-3121
Gr: 9-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1111.
River Valley Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Gr: 6-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Berrien Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1313.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1414.
Brandywine Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 9-12 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1515.
Niles Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1441 Eagle St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2894
Gr: 9-12 | 827 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Lighthouse Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
379 W Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Coloma High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Saint Joseph St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2400
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2121.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2222.
Eau Claire High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7450 Hochberger Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #2323.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2424.
Niles Cedar Lane
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-9554
Gr: 9-12 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2525.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: 2-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2727.
Benton Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Gr: PK-9 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan
Charter School
499 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Comm Schools Adult Education
Alternative School
620 E Main St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 684-4480
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Berrien County 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alternative Education At Sorter (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1421 Pipestone Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2600
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Benton Harbor Creative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
300 Riverview Drive, Suite 1
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-7000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-7000
Gr: Inquire with school
Berrien County Truancy Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2891
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2891
Gr: 6-8
Berrien Special Education Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Gr: K-12 | 48 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Berrien Springs Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0501
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0501
Gr: 9-12
One Sylvester Ave, Po Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Gr: 9-12 | 1 student
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
The Bridge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
499 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Gr: 10-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Bridgman Alternative Education High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9964 Gast Road
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
209 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Careertechnical Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
653 Valley Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Gr: Inquire with school
13742 Three Oaks Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-4204
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-4204
Gr: PK-2 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Community Based Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Gr: PK
Countryside Academy Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4821 North St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
400 Donald Adkins Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Fair Plain Northwest Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1452 Learning Ln
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Gr: 9-12
120 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1901 Fairplain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Gr: K-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Galien Alternative Education School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
122 East Southeastern St
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Gr: 6-12
122 East Southeastern St
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
1716 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Gr: 1-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1716 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 98%
2740 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
2214 S. State Street
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Gr: PK-K | 244 students Minority enrollment: 9%
1995 Union, P.o Box 1107
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: PK-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
6463 Becht Rd East
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2430
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2430
Gr: K | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
2199 Laurel Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
465 South Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Gr: 5-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
267 N Hull Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Gr: 1-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
P.o. Box 38
New Troy, MI 49119
(269) 756-9541
New Troy, MI 49119
(269) 756-9541
Gr: 6 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 1%
1441 Eagle Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Gr: 6-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Berrien County, MI include Blossomland Learning Center, Bridgman High School and Lakeshore High School.
How many public high schools are located in Berrien County?
32 public high schools are located in Berrien County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County?
Berrien County public high schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Berrien County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Berrien County include: Lakeshore High School vs. St. Joseph High School, Benton Harbor High School vs. St. Joseph High School, Watervliet Senior High School vs. Coloma High School
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