St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo

Best Berrien County Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 22 private schools serving 3,228 students in Berrien County, MI (there are 74 public schools, serving 21,427 public students). 13% of all K-12 students in Berrien County, MI are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Berrien County, MI include Village Sda Elementary School, Michigan Lutheran High School, and Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 88%, which is same as the Michigan private school average acceptance rate of 88%.
91% 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 (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Griggs International Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8903 Us Hwy 31
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-6570
Gr: K-12 | 1,064 student Avg. class size: 44 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Immanuel Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9650 N Church Street
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 465-3351
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
3165 Washington Avenue
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-0227
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Avg. class size: 20 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Michigan Lutheran High School
Michigan Lutheran High School Photo - Michigan Lutheran High School opened its best-in-class dormitory in August 2014. We are only one of six boarding schools recognized by the state of Michigan.
(Other Lutheran)
(1)
615 E Marquette Woods Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-7861
Gr: 9-12 | 118 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - St. Mary's School was thrilled to be able to collect a stage full of relief items for the victims of Hurricane Milton. We believe service is a powerful educational tool at St. Mary's!
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
217 S Lincoln Avenue
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-9191
Gr: PK-6 | 65 students Avg. class size: 10 students Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Pauls Lutheran School
St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(4)
2673 W John Beers Rd
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-5141
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
613 Court St
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-3056
Gr: K-8 | 106 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5791 Sawyer Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3151
Gr: NS-7 | 58 students
Village Sda Elementary School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
409 W Mars St
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-5121
Gr: K-8 | 152 students Avg. class size: 17 students Extracurrculars: 6
Andrews Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
8833 Garland Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49104
(269) 471-3138
Gr: 9-12 | 244 students
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
Gr: K-12
Bethel Christian Academy
(Christian)
945 Chippewa St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-3356
Gr: 2-12 | 36 students
Brookview Montessori School
Brookview Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
(4)
501 Zollar Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3544
Gr: NS-8 Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Christ Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4333 Cleveland Ave
Stevensville, MI 49127
(269) 429-7111
Gr: PK-8 | 91 students
Eau Claire Seventh-day Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6562 Naomi Rd
Eau Claire, MI 49111
(269) 944-4132
Gr: 1-8 | 26 students Tuition listed
Grace Christian School
(Christian)
325 N M 140
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-5545
Gr: PK-12 | 115 students
Grace Lutheran School
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
404 East Glenlord Road
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-4951
Gr: PK-8 | 180 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Great Lakes Montessori
Montessori School (Christian)
3084 Niles Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 556-0354
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
915 Pleasant St.
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 983-2511
Gr: 6-12 | 171 students
Niles Adventist School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
110 N Fairview Ave
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-5444
Gr: K-8 | 66 students
River Of Life School
(Christian)
671 Mcallister
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 757-7549
Gr: K-6 | 55 students
Trinity Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
9123 George Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-1811
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Berrien County, Michigan

Berrien County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Edith B. Garrett (Closed 2000)
(Seventh Day Adventist)
140 Seneca Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(616) 925-7852
Gr: 1-8 | 17 students
6756 Paw Paw Ave
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-0050
Gr: 1-6 | 11 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School (Closed 2016)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
1965 Broadway
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-7292
Gr: K-3 | 11 students
219 Peace Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 408-0001
Gr: NS-PK
704 W Merchant St
New Buffalo, MI 49117
(269) 469-1515
Gr: K-9 | 109 students
St. Paul's Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
Po Box 68
Sodus, MI 49126
(269) 925-7913
Gr: K-8 | 31 students

Overview

This County (Berrien County)
This State (MI)
# Schools
22 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
3,228 Students
147,671 Students
% Average Students of Color
25%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
167 Teachers
11,532 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
41%
56%
Average Class Size
21 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
30 courses
11 courses
Average SAT score
1166
(Out of 1600)
1209
Average ACT score
25
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,321
$10,296
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
32%
Average Acceptance Rate
88%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.52
# American Indian Students
22 Students
464 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
144 Students
4,113 Students
% Asian Students
4%
3%
# Hispanic Students
306 Students
5,548 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
4%
# Black Students
192 Students
6,925 Students
% Black Students
6%
5%
# White Students
1,962 Students
98,135 Students
% White Students
59%
65%
# Hawaiian Students
22 Students
180 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
671 Students
34,821 Students
% of Others Students
20%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
7 sports
7 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top-ranked private schools in Berrien County, MI include Village Sda Elementary School, Michigan Lutheran High School, and Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School.
How many private schools are located in Berrien County?
22 private schools are located in Berrien County.
How diverse are private schools in Berrien County?
Berrien County private schools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 19%.
What percentage of students in Berrien County go to private school?
13% of all K-12 students in Berrien County are educated in private schools (compared to the MI state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Berrien County?
91% of private schools in Berrien County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).
Which private schools in Berrien County are often viewed compared to one another?

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