For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public middle schools serving 3,823 students in St. Joseph County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in St. Joseph County, MI are Constantine Alternative Education, Pathfinder Educational Center and Centreville Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
St. Joseph County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in St. Joseph County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in St. Joseph County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Constantine Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Peachtree St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 104 students Student-teacher ratio: 104:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Pathfinder Educational Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
62445 Shimmel Rd
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5409
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Centreville Jr Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
190 Hogan St
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5210
Centreville, MI 49032
(269) 467-5210
Gr: 7-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
Three Rivers Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Jefferson St
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1130
Three Rivers, MI 49093
(269) 279-1130
Gr: 6-8 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
Constantine Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
260 W 6th St
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8940
Constantine, MI 49042
(269) 435-8940
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Mendon Middlehigh School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
148 Kirby Rd
Mendon, MI 49072
(269) 496-8491
Mendon, MI 49072
(269) 496-8491
Gr: 6-12 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Colon Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-2121
Gr: K-8 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #99.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
White Pigeon Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
410 Prairie Ave
White Pigeon, MI 49099
(269) 483-7679
White Pigeon, MI 49099
(269) 483-7679
Gr: 6-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1111.
Colon High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Dallas St
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Colon, MI 49040
(269) 432-3231
Gr: 6-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1212.
Burr Oak Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-5181
Gr: K-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
326 E Eagle St
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-2213
Burr Oak, MI 49030
(269) 489-2213
Gr: K-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: n/an/a
328 E State St
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Colon, MI 49040
(248) 770-5761
Gr: K-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in St. Joseph County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in St. Joseph County, MI include Constantine Alternative Education, Pathfinder Educational Center and Centreville Jr Sr High School.
How many public middle schools are located in St. Joseph County?
15 public middle schools are located in St. Joseph County.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Joseph County?
St. Joseph County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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