For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 1,415 students in 49022, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49022, MI are Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Riverside School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49022 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49022, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49022, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: 2-12
| 372 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3422 Riverside Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Grades: PK-8
| 73 students
Rank: #44.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
248 9th St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | 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
Grades: PK-9
| 455 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Fair Plain Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
49022, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
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
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
209 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Careertechnical Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
653 Valley Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
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
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
400 Donald Adkins Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
120 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
1901 Fairplain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Grades: K-4
| 284 students
1716 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Grades: 1-8
| 109 students
1716 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
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
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Grades: PK-2
| 212 students
2199 Laurel Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
465 South Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Grades: 9
| n/a students
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
Grades: 5-6
| 333 students
267 N Hull Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Grades: 1-9
| 350 students
1131 Columbus Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-0734
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-0734
Grades: PK-5
| 432 students
1651 Nickerson Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2700
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2700
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49022, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49022, MI include Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Riverside School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49022?
6 public middle schools are located in 49022.
What is the racial composition of students in 49022?
49022 public middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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