Berrien County Public Schools

Berrien County, Michigan

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

public schools

Total Enrollment

21,584

students

School Districts

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Berrien County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Michigan; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Berrien County has 20 district entries. Niles Community Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 11 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 18 listed communities. NILES has the most listed schools, with 15 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 31 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 7 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 5 charter, 2 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

in Berrien County

Reported Enrollment

21,584

75 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary31

Middle12

High22

Other10

20 School Districts in Berrien County

Berrien Springs Public Schools

9 schools

4,351 students

Niles Community Schools

11 schools

3,275 students

St. Joseph Public Schools

5 schools

2,955 students

Lakeshore School District (Berrien)

5 schools

2,688 students

Buchanan Community Schools

6 schools

1,550 students

Watervliet School District

5 schools

1,452 students

Benton Harbor Area Schools

6 schools

1,424 students

Brandywine Community Schools

5 schools

1,304 students

Coloma Community Schools

4 schools

1,154 students

Bridgman Public Schools

3 schools

849 students

75 Public Schools in Berrien County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Berrien County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
St Joseph High School	Profile	St. Joseph Public Schools	SAINT JOSEPH, 49085Suburb: Small	9–12	High	988
Lakeshore High School	Listed only	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	STEVENSVILLE, 49127Suburb: Small	9–12	High	856
Niles Senior High School	Listed only	Niles Community Schools	NILES, 49120City: Small	9–12	High	834
Upton Middle School	Listed only	St. Joseph Public Schools	SAINT JOSEPH, 49085Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	665
Lakeshore Middle School	Listed only	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	STEVENSVILLE, 49127Suburb: Small	6–8	Middle	611
Berrien Springs High School	Listed only	Berrien Springs Public Schools	BERRIEN SPRINGS, 49103Town: Fringe	9–12	High	561
Ring Lardner Middle School	Listed only	Niles Community Schools	NILES, 49120City: Small	6–8	Middle	554
Ballard Elementary School	Listed only	Niles Community Schools	NILES, 49120City: Small	PK–5	Primary	538
Buchanan High School	Listed only	Buchanan Community Schools	BUCHANAN, 49107Suburb: Large	8–12	High	522
Benton Harbor High School	Listed only	Benton Harbor Area Schools	BENTON HARBOR, 49022Suburb: Small	9–12	High	495
Clarke School	Listed only	St. Joseph Public Schools	SAINT JOSEPH, 49085Suburb: Small	KG–5	Primary	483
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy	Listed only	Benton Harbor Charter School Academy	BENTON HARBOR, 49022Suburb: Small	PK–9	Charter	442
Eastside Connections School	Listed only	Niles Community Schools	NILES, 49120City: Small	KG–8	Primary	432
Lincoln School	Listed only	St. Joseph Public Schools	SAINT JOSEPH, 49085Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	421
Stewart Elementary School	Listed only	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	STEVENSVILLE, 49127Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	414
Berrien Springs Middle School	Listed only	Berrien Springs Public Schools	BERRIEN SPRINGS, 49103Town: Fringe	6–8	Middle	408
Countryside Academy Elementary	Listed only	Countryside Academy	BENTON HARBOR, 49022Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Charter	406
Roosevelt Elementary School	Listed only	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	STEVENSVILLE, 49127Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	404
Hollywood Elementary School	Listed only	Lakeshore School District (Berrien)	STEVENSVILLE, 49127Rural: Fringe	PK–5	Primary	403
Brown School	Listed only	St. Joseph Public Schools	SAINT JOSEPH, 49085Suburb: Small	PK–5	Primary	398

St Joseph High School

St. Joseph Public Schools

SAINT JOSEPH, 49085 / Suburb: Small

Profile9–12High988 students

Lakeshore High School

Lakeshore School District (Berrien)

STEVENSVILLE, 49127 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High856 students

Niles Senior High School

Niles Community Schools

NILES, 49120 / City: Small

Listed only9–12High834 students

Upton Middle School

St. Joseph Public Schools

SAINT JOSEPH, 49085 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–8Middle665 students

Lakeshore Middle School

Lakeshore School District (Berrien)

STEVENSVILLE, 49127 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–8Middle611 students

Berrien Springs High School

Berrien Springs Public Schools

BERRIEN SPRINGS, 49103 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High561 students

Ring Lardner Middle School

Niles Community Schools

NILES, 49120 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle554 students

Ballard Elementary School

Niles Community Schools

NILES, 49120 / City: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary538 students

Buchanan High School

Buchanan Community Schools

BUCHANAN, 49107 / Suburb: Large

Listed only8–12High522 students

Benton Harbor High School

Benton Harbor Area Schools

BENTON HARBOR, 49022 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High495 students

Clarke School

St. Joseph Public Schools

SAINT JOSEPH, 49085 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyKG–5Primary483 students

Benton Harbor Charter School Academy

BENTON HARBOR, 49022 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–9Charter442 students

Eastside Connections School

Niles Community Schools

NILES, 49120 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–8Primary432 students

Lincoln School

St. Joseph Public Schools

SAINT JOSEPH, 49085 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary421 students

Stewart Elementary School

Lakeshore School District (Berrien)

STEVENSVILLE, 49127 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary414 students

Berrien Springs Middle School

Berrien Springs Public Schools

BERRIEN SPRINGS, 49103 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle408 students

Countryside Academy Elementary

Countryside Academy

BENTON HARBOR, 49022 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Charter406 students

Roosevelt Elementary School

Lakeshore School District (Berrien)

STEVENSVILLE, 49127 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary404 students

Hollywood Elementary School

Lakeshore School District (Berrien)

STEVENSVILLE, 49127 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary403 students

Brown School

St. Joseph Public Schools

SAINT JOSEPH, 49085 / Suburb: Small

Listed onlyPK–5Primary398 students

Berrien County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Berrien County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Michigan. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Berrien County public school directory?

The directory lists 75 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Berrien County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Berrien County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Berrien County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Berrien County?

Start with the 20 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Berrien County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

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Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.