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.: 13:1
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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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
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