📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
13 Rated Districts in the Niles, MI Metro Area
EDFacts 2021–22 · percentile among Michigan districts
| Metro Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | New Buffalo Area School District | New Buffalo | 10/10 Excellent | 98th |
| #2 | Lakeshore School District | Stevensville | 10/10 Excellent | 93rd |
| #3 | Bridgman Public Schools | Bridgman | 10/10 Excellent | 92nd |
| #4 | St. Joseph Public Schools | Saint Joseph | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #5 | Buchanan Community School District | Buchanan | 9/10 Excellent | 81st |
| #6 | River Valley School District | Three Oaks | 7/10 Good | 66th |
| #7 | Niles Community School District | Niles | 6/10 Average | 52nd |
| #8 | Berrien Springs Public Schools | Berrien Springs | 6/10 Average | 51st |
| #9 | Watervliet School District | Watervliet | 5/10 Average | 49th |
| #10 | Coloma Community Schools | Coloma | 2/10 Poor | 18th |
| #11 | Hagar Township School District 6 | Riverside | 2/10 Poor | 17th |
| #12 | Eau Claire Public Schools | Eau Claire | 1/10 Poor | 8th |
| #13 | Benton Harbor Area Schools | Benton Harbor | 1/10 Poor | 1st |
Best School Districts in the Niles, MI Metro Area (2026)
Counties are assigned to metropolitan areas using the U.S. Census Bureau's 2023 delineation, and each district is placed in the county of its NCES directory listing. Ratings come from EDFacts 2021–22 (Michigan) and are percentile-ranked within the district's own state. Always confirm your assignment by address.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in the Niles, MI metro area? ▼
Among the 13 rated districts in the Niles, MI metro area, the highest-rated is New Buffalo Area School District (New Buffalo), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 98th percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments, percentile-ranked against all rated districts in its state and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.