For the 2024 school year, there are 24 private schools serving 4,312 students in Berrien County, MI (there are 76 public schools, serving 22,398 public students). 16% of all K-12 students in Berrien County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
The top ranked private schools in Berrien County, MI include Michigan Lutheran High School, Village Sda Continuation School and Griggs International Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 93%.
88% of private schools in Berrien County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Top Ranked Berrien County Private Schools (2024)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Andrews Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Grades: 9-12
| 263 students
Griggs International Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8903 Us Hwy 31
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-6559
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-6559
Grades: K-12
| 1,960 students
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
(Catholic)
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Grades: NS-5
| 284 students
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Grades: 9-12
| 118 students
2673 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
Grades: PK-8
| 114 students
Village Sda Continuation School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
409 W Mars St
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-5121
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-5121
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Grades: K-12
| students
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
945 Chippewa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-3356
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-3356
Grades: 2-12
| 36 students
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Grades: NS-8
| students
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Grades: PK-8
| 104 students
Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6562 Naomi Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
Grades: 1-8
| 26 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1965 Broadway
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-7292
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-7292
Grades: K-3
| 11 students
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Grades: PK-12
| 142 students
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
Grades: PK-8
| 175 students
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Grades: PK-K
| 118 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9650 N Church Street
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-3351
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-3351
Grades: K-5
| 19 students
Lake Michigan Catholic School
(Catholic)
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Grades: 6-12
| 187 students
Niles Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
110 N Fairview Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 685-5444
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 685-5444
Grades: K-8
| 92 students
Peace Boulevard KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
219 Peace Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 408-0001
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 408-0001
Grades: NS-PK
| students
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Grades: 2-7
| 50 students
St. Mary School![St. Mary School Photo - 100th Day of School Food Drive for the Christian Service Center]( "St. Mary School Photo - 100th Day of School Food Drive for the Christian Service Center")
(Catholic)
217 S Lincoln Avenue
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9191
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9191
Grades: PK-8
| 67 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9123 George Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-1811
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-1811
Grades: PK-8
| 120 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5791 Sawyer Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3151
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3151
Grades: NS-7
| 58 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 759-9801
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 759-9801
Grades: PK-8
| 215 students
Berrien County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Edith B. Garrett (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
140 Seneca Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(616) 925-7852
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(616) 925-7852
Grades: 1-8
| 17 students
Faith Lutheran School (Closed 2004)
(Other Lutheran)
6756 Paw Paw Ave
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-0050
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-0050
Grades: 1-6
| 11 students
704 W Merchant St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-1515
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-1515
Grades: K-9
| 109 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Po Box 68
Sodus, MI 49126
(269) 925-7913
Sodus, MI 49126
(269) 925-7913
Grades: K-8
| 31 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top ranked private schools in Berrien County, MI include Michigan Lutheran High School, Village Sda Continuation School and Griggs International Academy.
How many private schools are located in Berrien County, MI?
24 private schools are located in Berrien County, MI.
How diverse are private schools in Berrien County, MI?
Berrien County, MI private schools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Berrien County, MI go to private school?
16% of all K-12 students in Berrien County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 9%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berrien County, MI?
88% of private schools in Berrien County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
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