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Best Berrien County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public middle schools serving 7,125 students in Berrien County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Berrien County, MI are Blossomland Learning Center, New Buffalo Middle School and Upton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berrien County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Berrien County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Berrien County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blossomland Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-2600
Gr: PK-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
New Buffalo Middle School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1112 E Clay St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-6003
Gr: 6-8 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
800 Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fc Reed Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
10254 California
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lakeshore Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1459 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1408
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Gr: K-8 | 403 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
Southside Special Educ School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1450 Silverbrook Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0421
Gr: 4-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Gr: 8-12 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1010.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1212.
River Valley Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1313.
Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
610 W 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Gr: 5-7 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Watervliet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Berrien Springs Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
502 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2796
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Gr: K-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Ring Lardner Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
801 N 17th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6610
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Brandywine Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Bell Rd
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4800
Gr: 7-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1919.
Lighthouse Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
379 W Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Gr: K-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2020.
Coloma Junior High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
302 W Saint Joseph St
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2405
Gr: 6-8 | 228 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2121.
Riverside School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3422 Riverside Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2222.
Way Niles
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 633-0736
Gr: 6-12 | 95 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2323.
River School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4439 River Rd
Sodus, MI 49126
(269) 925-6757
Gr: K-8 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
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: #2525.
Eau Claire Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7450 Hochberger Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 461-6997
Gr: 6-8 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
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: #27 - 2827. - 28.
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: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Fair Plain Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Niles Virtual School
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-0736
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Berrien County, MI include Blossomland Learning Center, New Buffalo Middle School and Upton Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Berrien County?
31 public middle schools are located in Berrien County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County?
Berrien County public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Berrien County are often viewed compared to one another?

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