For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,121 students in Berrien Springs, MI (there are 7 private schools, serving 4,925 private students). 30% of all K-12 students in Berrien Springs, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in Berrien Springs, MI are Blossomland Learning Center, Berrien Springs Virtual Academy and Berrien Springs High 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 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 56% 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 (2026)
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 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-0500
Gr: PK-12 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
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 | 554 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #44.
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 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #55.
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 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #66.
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 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1836
Gr: PK-2 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 Virtual Academy and Berrien Springs High 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?
30% of all K-12 students in Berrien Springs are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien Springs?
Berrien Springs public schools minority enrollment is 56% 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
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