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Berrien Springs Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private elementary schools serving 1,366 students in Berrien Springs, MI.
The average acceptance rate is 99%, which is higher than the Michigan private elementary school average acceptance rate of 88%.
75% of private elementary schools in Berrien Springs, MI are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked Berrien Springs Private Elementary Schools (2026-27)

Map of Village Sda Elementary School
Village Sda Elementary School
Gr: K-8 | 152 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Extracurriculars: 6
Seventh Day Adventist
409 W Mars St
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-5121
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Map of Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
Gr: K-12
"501 Middle School Dr. P.O. Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 815-6923
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Map of Trinity Lutheran School
Trinity Lutheran School
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students
Lutheran Church Missouri Synod
9123 George Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-1811
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Berrien Springs, MI Private School Trends (10-Year)

4
Private Schools
+33.3% (+1 school) 10-yr
1,366
Students
+154.9% (+830 students) 10-yr
$3,300
Avg. Tuition
31
Avg. Class Size
+82.4% (+14 students) 10-yr
25%
Students of Color
-37.5% (-15.0 pp) 10-yr
51:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+183.3% (+33.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Berrien Springs)
This State (MI)
# Schools
4 Schools
665 Schools
# Students
1,366 Students
121,851 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Elementary School

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025455189199
2024455184192
2023744181193
2022707185205
2021707182201
2020707178188
2019458173193
2018458171190
2017175174199
2016175171196
2015179165183
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% Students of Color
25%
18%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202525%18%33%
202425%18%32%
202314%19%32%
202243%19%32%
202143%19%31%
202043%19%31%
201922%18%31%
201822%17%30%
201741%19%31%
201641%20%31%
201540%19%31%
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0.58
0.51

Diversity Score Trends

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20250.580.510.64
20240.580.510.64
20230.340.530.63
20220.580.520.62
20210.580.520.62
20200.580.520.62
20190.440.490.61
20180.440.490.60
20170.700.460.59
20160.700.460.59
20150.710.460.58
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# American Indian Students
1 Student
356 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
72 Students
3,497 Students
% Asian Students
5%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20256%3%5%
20246%3%5%
20236%4%5%
20224%3%5%
20214%3%5%
20204%3%5%
20196%3%4%
20186%3%4%
20179%3%4%
20169%3%4%
20159%3%4%
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# Hispanic Students
169 Students
4,513 Students
% Hispanic Students
13%
4%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202512%4%9%
202412%4%9%
20236%3%9%
20227%4%8%
20217%4%9%
20207%4%9%
20199%4%8%
20189%3%8%
201712%3%8%
201612%3%8%
201512%3%8%
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# Black Students
25 Students
5,612 Students
% Black Students
2%
5%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
20252%5%8%
20242%5%8%
20231%6%8%
20222%5%7%
20212%6%8%
20202%6%8%
20194%5%8%
20184%5%8%
201714%5%7%
201614%5%8%
201514%5%8%
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# White Students
834 Students
82,792 Students
% White Students
61%
66%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202561%66%55%
202461%66%55%
202381%65%55%
202259%66%57%
202159%66%57%
202059%66%58%
201974%68%59%
201874%69%59%
201749%71%61%
201649%71%61%
201548%71%61%
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# Hawaiian Students
15 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
250 Students
27,950 Students
% of Others Students
18%
22%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202518%22%22%
202418%22%22%
20236%22%22%
202228%22%22%
202128%21%20%
202028%21%19%
20197%20%20%
20187%20%20%
201716%18%19%
201616%18%18%
201517%18%18%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
27 Teachers
9,691 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
51:1
13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202551:113:111:1
202451:113:111:1
202372:114:111:1
202243:113:111:1
202143:113:111:1
202043:113:111:1
201934:113:111:1
201834:113:111:1
201717:114:111:1
201617:114:112:1
201518:114:112:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
80%
55%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202580%55%54%
202480%55%54%
202380%55%53%
202280%56%53%
202180%57%53%
202080%57%53%
201980%57%52%
201880%57%52%
201780%56%51%
201680%56%51%
201580%57%50%
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Average Class Size
31 students
16 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025311616
2024311615
2023311615
2022311615
2021311615
2020311615
2019171615
2018171615
2017171615
2016171615
2015171515
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Average ACT score
24
(Out of 36)
25

ACT Score Trends (2020-2025)

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025242526
2024242526
2023242526
2022242526
2021242526
2020242526
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,300
$9,304

Tuition Cost Trends (2020-2025)

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
2025$3,300$9,545$14,043
2024$3,300$6,996$12,357
2023$3,300$6,860$11,693
2022$3,300$6,330$11,199
2021$3,300$6,143$10,824
2020$3,300$5,764$10,496
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
99%
88%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2020-2025)

YearBerrien Springs, MI AvgMichigan (MI)National
202599%88%81%
202499%93%85%
202399%93%85%
202299%94%85%
202199%94%86%
202099%94%86%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars
6 extracurriculars

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools in Berrien Springs, MI?
The top ranked private elementary schools in Berrien Springs, MI is Village Sda Elementary School.
How many private elementary schools are located in Berrien Springs?
3 private elementary schools are located in Berrien Springs.
What percentage of private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Berrien Springs?
75% of private elementary schools in Berrien Springs are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Lutheran Church Missouri Synod).

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