Edith B. Garrett is a co–ed private school in Benton Harbor, MI, offering education from grades 1 through 8 with a total enrollment of 17 students.
The school operates under the General Conference of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and has a religious affiliation categorized as Other Religious.
Serving an urban large town community,. Garrett has one teacher and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1.
Approximately 59% of the student body represent students of color, reflecting moderate diversity within the school population.
The school provides a regular elementary and secondary program consistent with its grade span and religious orientation.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 1-8
Student Body
Total Students
17 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
59%
State avg.: 19%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Edith B. Garrett?
The application deadline for Edith B. Garrett is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Edith B. Garrett is Lake Michigan Catholic Middle And High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is River Of Life School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Brookview Montessori School (2.1 miles away)
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School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
4.5 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
10.2 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
11 miles
Gr: K-12
Andrews Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
11.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
0.9 miles
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
1.5 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
1.5 miles
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
2.1 miles
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
2.2 miles
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
2.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
3.5 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
4.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
River Valley Middlehigh School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
15480 Three Oaks Rd
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
Three Oaks, MI 49128
(269) 756-9541
9267.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Fc Reed Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10254 California
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-5410
9270.5 miles
Gr: 5-8 | 261 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Bridgman Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3891 Lake St
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0241
9270.8 miles
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Bridgman High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9964 Gast Rd
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
9270.9 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Stewart Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2750 Orchard Ln
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1418
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 428-1418
9272.2 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
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