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Best Berrien County Public Charter Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,163 students in Berrien County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Berrien County, MI are Countryside Academy Elementary School, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berrien County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Berrien County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Berrien County (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Countryside Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4722 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan
Charter School
499 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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Berrien County Public Schools (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
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
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%
Pointer Ridge Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1131 Columbus Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-0734
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 96%
River Valley Middle School (Closed 2016)
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Berrien County, MI include Countryside Academy Elementary School, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Berrien County?
4 public charter schools are located in Berrien County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County?
Berrien County public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).

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