For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,949 students in Berrien Springs, MI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,610 private students). 55% of all K-12 students in Berrien Springs, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Berrien Springs, MI are Blossomland Learning Center, Berrien Springs High School and Berrien Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berrien Springs, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Berrien Springs have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Berrien Springs, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Berrien Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Gr: 9-12 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Berrien Springs Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Gr: 6-8 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #44.
Sylvester Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7198
Gr: 2-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
242 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2593
Gr: 9-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Gr: PK-2 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Berrien Springs, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Berrien County Truancy Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2891
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
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
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0501
Gr: 9-12
One Sylvester Ave, Po Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
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
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Gr: K-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Community Based Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Berrien Springs, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Berrien Springs, MI include Blossomland Learning Center, Berrien Springs High School and Berrien Springs Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Berrien Springs?
7 public schools are located in Berrien Springs.
What percentage of students in Berrien Springs go to public school?
55% of all K-12 students in Berrien Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien Springs?
Berrien Springs public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Berrien Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Berrien Springs include: Sylvester Elementary School vs. Mars Elementary School, Mars Elementary School vs. Sylvester Elementary School
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