For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,163 students in Berrien County, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in Berrien County, MI are Countryside Academy Middlehigh School, Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Berrien County, MI public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in Berrien County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Berrien County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4800 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Grades: 2-12
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
248 9th St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-2885
Grades: K-8
| 215 students
Rank: #33.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
455 Riverview Dr
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 925-3807
Grades: PK-9
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bridge Academy Of Southwest Michigan
Charter School
499 W Main St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Grades: 9-12
| 121 students
Berrien County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alternative Education At Sorter (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1421 Pipestone Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2600
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
Benton Harbor Creative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
300 Riverview Drive, Suite 1
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-7000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 926-7000
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Berrien County Truancy Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2891
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-2891
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Berrien Special Education Programs (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Grades: K-12
| 48 students
Berrien Springs Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1 Sylvester Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0501
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0501
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
One Sylvester Ave, Po Box 130
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-1748
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
501 Middle School Drive
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 473-0500
Grades: K-12
| 144 students
The Bridge Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
499 W Main Street
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-1064
Grades: 10-12
| 91 students
Bridgman Alternative Education High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
9964 Gast Road
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Bridgman, MI 49106
(269) 466-0223
Grades: 9-12
| 9 students
209 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Grades: K-5
| 227 students
Careertechnical Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
653 Valley Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
13742 Three Oaks Rd
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-4204
Sawyer, MI 49125
(269) 426-4204
Grades: PK-2
| 114 students
Community Based Early Childhood Services (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
711 Saint Joseph Ave
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
(269) 471-7725
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Countryside Academy Elementary School (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4821 North St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
315 North 14th St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2585
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-2585
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
400 Donald Adkins Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Grades: K-5
| 158 students
Fair Plain Northwest Learning Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1452 Learning Ln
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
120 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Grades: 7-8
| 401 students
1901 Fairplain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Grades: K-4
| 284 students
Galien Alternative Education School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
122 East Southeastern St
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
122 East Southeastern St
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Galien, MI 49113
(269) 545-3365
Grades: 6-8
| 21 students
1716 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Grades: 1-8
| 109 students
1716 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Grades: 6-8
| 263 students
2740 Mannix St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-4635
Grades: K-1
| 189 students
2214 S. State Street
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Grades: PK-K
| 244 students
1995 Union, P.o Box 1107
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Grades: PK-2
| 212 students
6463 Becht Rd East
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2430
Coloma, MI 49038
(269) 468-2430
Grades: K
| 1 students
2199 Laurel Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Grades: K-5
| 161 students
465 South Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Grades: K-5
| 269 students
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Grades: 9
| n/a students
Mlk Steam Magnet Academy (Closed 2013)
Magnet School
750 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Grades: 5-6
| 333 students
267 N Hull Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Grades: 1-9
| 350 students
P.o. Box 38
New Troy, MI 49119
(269) 756-9541
New Troy, MI 49119
(269) 756-9541
Grades: 6
| 83 students
1441 Eagle Street
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-6031
Grades: 9-12
| 327 students
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 683-7484
Grades: 6-12
| 218 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Berrien County, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in Berrien County, MI include Countryside Academy Middlehigh School, Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy and Benton Harbor Charter School Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Berrien County?
4 public charter schools are located in Berrien County.
What is the racial composition of students in Berrien County?
Berrien County public charter schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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