Brookview Montessori School Photo

Best Berrien County Private Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 private preschools serving 1,171 students in Berrien County, MI.
The top-ranked private preschools in Berrien County, MI include St. Mary's School, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
The average acceptance rate is 91%, which is higher than the Michigan private preschool average acceptance rate of 89%.
90% of private preschools in Berrien County, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).

Top-Ranked Berrien County Private Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
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)
5791 Sawyer Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-3151
Gr: NS-7 | 58 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
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
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
10 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,171 Students
103,143 Students
% Average Students of Color
16%
18%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
82 Teachers
7,610 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
33%
54%
Average Class Size
17 students
17 students

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,733
$9,185
Average % on Financial Aid
25%
26%
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.58
0.56
# American Indian Students
4 Students
202 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
2,672 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
52 Students
3,126 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
3%
# Black Students
61 Students
4,218 Students
% Black Students
5%
4%
# White Students
717 Students
60,869 Students
% White Students
57%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
111 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
399 Students
30,898 Students
% of Others Students
32%
30%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Berrien County, MI?
The top-ranked private preschools in Berrien County, MI include St. Mary's School, Trinity Lutheran School, and St. Pauls Lutheran School.
How many private preschools are located in Berrien County?
10 private preschools are located in Berrien County.
How diverse are private preschools in Berrien County?
Berrien County private preschools are approximately 16% minority students, which is lower than the Michigan private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Berrien County?
90% of private preschools in Berrien County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and Christian).
Which private preschools in Berrien County are often viewed compared to one another?

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