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Best Berrien County Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 31 public middle schools serving 7,125 students in Berrien County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Berrien County, MI are Blossomland Learning Center, New Buffalo Middle School and Upton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berrien County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Berrien County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Berrien County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
New Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
Gr: 6-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fc Reed Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10254 California
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
Gr: 5-8 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1459 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1408
Gr: 6-8 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #77.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Gr: 4-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Gr: 8-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6414 Deans Hill Rd
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Gr: 6-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1212.
Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
610 W 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Gr: 5-7 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Watervliet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1414.
Berrien Springs Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Brandywine Innovation Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1830 S 3rd St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-8805
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1616.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1717.
Ring Lardner Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 17th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Brandywine Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1919.
Lighthouse Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
379 W Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2020.
Coloma Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Saint Joseph St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2405
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2121.
Riverside School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3422 Riverside Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2222.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Gr: 6-12 | 108 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
River School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4439 River Rd
Sodus, MI 49126
(269) 925-6757
Gr: K-8 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2424.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2525.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: 2-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2626.
Eau Claire Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Hochberger Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Gr: 6-8 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2727.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
248 9th St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Gr: PK-9 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Fair Plain Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Virtual School
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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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
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Berrien County Truancy Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Sylvester Ave
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
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
Gr: 9-12
Berrien Springs Early Middle College (Closed 2015)
One Sylvester Ave, Po Box 130
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
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
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
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Calvin Britain Elementary School (Closed 2012)
209 East Britain Ave
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
Gr: Inquire with school
Chikaming Elementary School (Closed 2023)
13742 Three Oaks Rd
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
Gr: PK
Countryside Academy Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4821 North St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Eastside Elementary School (Closed 2011)
315 North 14th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2585
Gr: K-5
Fair Plain Elementary School (Closed 2010)
400 Donald Adkins Dr.
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
Gr: 9-12
Fair Plain Renaissance Middle School (Closed 2013)
120 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Fair Plain West Elementary School (Closed 2013)
1901 Fairplain Ave
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
Gr: 6-12
Galien Township Middle School (Closed 2013)
122 East Southeastern St
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Gr: 6-8 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Global Dual Language School (Closed 2020)
1716 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Gr: 1-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Hull Middle School (Closed 2012)
1716 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 98%
James Ellis School (Closed 2018)
2740 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Jefferson School (Closed 2007)
2214 S. State Street
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Gr: PK-K | 244 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Kindergarten Discovery Center (Closed 2023)
1995 Union, P.o Box 1107
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: PK-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Little Learners Preschool (Closed 2010)
6463 Becht Rd East
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2430
Gr: K | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Martindale Elementary School (Closed 2008)
2199 Laurel Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Mccord Elementary School (Closed 2012)
465 South Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Mlk Freshman Academy (Closed 2011)
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Gr: 9
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Gr: 5-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Montessori Academy At Henry C Morton (Closed 2023)
267 N Hull Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Gr: 1-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
New Troy Elementary School (Closed 2005)
P.o. Box 38
New Troy, MI 49119
(269) 756-9541
Gr: 6 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Niles New Technical Entrepreneurial Academy (Closed 2015)
1441 Eagle Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Oak Manor Sixth Grade Center (Closed 2018)
1 Tyler St
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 middle schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Berrien County, MI include Blossomland Learning Center, New Buffalo Middle School and Upton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Berrien County?
31 public middle schools are located in Berrien County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County?
Berrien County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Berrien County are often viewed compared to one another?

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