St. Pauls Lutheran School Photo

Best Berrien County Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 19 private elementary schools serving 2,748 students in Berrien County, MI.
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Berrien County, MI include St. Mary's School, Griggs International Academy, and Village Sda Elementary School.
The average acceptance rate is 94%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
89% of private elementary schools in Berrien County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).

Top-Ranked Berrien County Private Elementary 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
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
"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
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
19 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
2,748 Students
123,126 Students
% Average Students of Color
24%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
138 Teachers
9,751 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
48%
55%
Average Class Size
22 students
16 students
Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,526
$9,486
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
30%
Average Acceptance Rate
94%
88%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.60
0.51
# American Indian Students
20 Students
356 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
105 Students
3,498 Students
% Asian Students
3%
3%
# Hispanic Students
262 Students
4,524 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
4%
# Black Students
138 Students
5,680 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
1,677 Students
82,869 Students
% White Students
59%
66%
# Hawaiian Students
20 Students
170 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
616 Students
28,362 Students
% of Others Students
22%
23%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
6 sports
6 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private elementary schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top-ranked private elementary schools in Berrien County, MI include St. Mary's School, Griggs International Academy, and Village Sda Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Berrien County?
19 private elementary schools are located in Berrien County.
How diverse are private elementary schools in Berrien County?
Berrien County private elementary schools are approximately 24% minority students, which is higher than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Berrien County?
89% of private elementary schools in Berrien County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Seventh Day Adventist).
Which private elementary schools in Berrien County are often viewed compared to one another?

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