Top 10 Best Benton Harbor Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 3,024 students in Benton Harbor, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 61 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in Benton Harbor, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Benton Harbor, MI are Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Countryside Elementary School and Countryside Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Benton Harbor, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Benton Harbor have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).

Best Benton Harbor, MI Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2018-2019 School Year Data)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Grades: 6-12
| 96 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Countryside Elementary School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4821 North Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Countryside Middlehigh School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4800 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Grades: 2-12
| 327 students
Rank: #44.
Benton Harbor High School
Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200
Grades: 9-12
| 475 students
Rank: #55.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
248 9th St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Grades: K-8
| 222 students
Rank: #66.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Grades: PK-9
| 492 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fair Plain East Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1995 Union Ave, Fair Plain Eas
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Grades: 4-5
| 200 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
750 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Grades: 1-3
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Fair Plain Middle School
Math: ≤1% | Reading: 4%
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Of Southwest Michigan
Charter School
499 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(616) 218-2204
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Rank: n/an/a
465 S Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Grades: PK-K
| 101 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Benton Harbor, Michigan

Benton Harbor, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1421 Pipestone Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
300 Riverview Drive, Suite 1
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-7000
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
499 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
209 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
653 Valley Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
400 Donald Adkins Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
1452 Learning Ln
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
120 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
1901 Fairplain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Grades: K-4
| 284 students
1716 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Grades: 1-8
| 109 students
1716 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
1995 Union, P.o Box 1107
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Grades: PK-2
| 212 students
2199 Laurel Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
465 South Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Grades: 9
| n/a students
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Grades: 5-6
| 333 students
267 N Hull Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Grades: 1-9
| 350 students
1131 Columbus Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-0734
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
1651 Nickerson Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2700
Grades: K-12
| 65 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Benton Harbor, MI?
How many public schools are located in Benton Harbor, MI?
11 public schools are located in Benton Harbor, MI.
What percentage of students in Benton Harbor, MI go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in Benton Harbor, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Benton Harbor, MI?
Benton Harbor, MI public schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).

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