📊 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 →
All 9 Rated Districts in St. Joseph County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Three Rivers Community Schools | Three Rivers | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #2 | Nottawa Community School | Sturgis | 4/10 Below Average | 39th |
| #3 | Centreville Public Schools | Centreville | 4/10 Below Average | 38th |
| #4 | Mendon Community School District | Mendon | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #5 | Constantine Public School District | Constantine | 3/10 Below Average | 22nd |
| #6 | Colon Community School District | Colon | 3/10 Below Average | 21st |
| #7 | Sturgis Public Schools | Sturgis | 2/10 Poor | 19th |
| #8 | White Pigeon Community Schools | White Pigeon | 2/10 Poor | 11th |
| #9 | Burr Oak Community School District | Burr Oak | 1/10 Poor | 5th |
Best School Districts in St. Joseph County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in St. Joseph County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in St. Joseph County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in St. Joseph County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in St. Joseph County, Michigan, the highest-rated is Three Rivers Community Schools (Three Rivers), rated 6/10 (Average) and in the 58th 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 (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.