| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Buffalo Area School District | New Buffalo | 10/10 Excellent · 98th pct | 536 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lakeshore School District | Baroda | 10/10 Excellent · 93rd pct | 2,688 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bridgman Public Schools | Bridgman | 10/10 Excellent · 92nd pct | 849 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| St. Joseph Public Schools | Saint Joseph | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 2,965 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Buchanan Community School District | Buchanan | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1,566 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| River Valley School District | Galien | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 497 | 3 | PK–12 | 6 |
| Niles Community School District | Niles | 6/10 Average · 52nd pct | 3,303 | 11 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Berrien Springs Public Schools | Berrien Center | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 4,352 | 9 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Watervliet School District | Watervliet | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 1,452 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Coloma Community Schools | Coloma | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,161 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Hagar Township School District 6 | Riverside | 2/10 Poor · 17th pct | 73 | 1 | PK–8 | 1 |
| Eau Claire Public Schools | Eau Claire | 1/10 Poor · 8th pct | 654 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Benton Harbor Area Schools | Benton Harbor | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 1,448 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Berrien County compares
Together they enroll 21,544 students across 65 schools. The largest is Berrien Springs Public Schools with 4,352 students. Districts here average 6.1/10, above the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Berrien County, Michigan
Berrien County has 13 public school districts covering 23 zip codes. The top-rated district in Berrien County is New Buffalo Area School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Berrien County, MI?
13 school districts serve zip codes in Berrien County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Berrien County, MI?
Of the districts serving Berrien County, New Buffalo Area School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 98th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.