Public schools in Berrien Springs, MI
5 open public schools with an address in Berrien Springs, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,834
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
1 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Berrien Springs public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Berrien Springs, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,834 students, an average of 367 per school. The largest campus is Berrien Springs High School (554 students), and the largest elementary school is Sylvester Elementary School (394).
Berrien Springs Public Schools operates the most schools here (4), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.6:1, lower than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 magnet school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 58% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Berrien Springs
Elementary schools in Berrien Springs
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mars Elementary School Berrien Springs Public Schools | PK–02 | 338 | 12.1:1 | |
| Sylvester Elementary School Berrien Springs Public Schools | 02–05 | 394 | 14.6:1 |
Middle schools in Berrien Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs Middle School Berrien Springs Public Schools | 06–08 | 424 | 15.7:1 |
High schools in Berrien Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berrien Springs High School Berrien Springs Public Schools · Magnet | 09–12 | 554 | 16.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Berrien Springs
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blossomland Learning Center Berrien RESA · Special Education School | PK–12 | 124 | 4.6:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.8%
- Hispanic15.4%
- Black29.8%
- Asian4.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander1.3%
- Multiracial7.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Berrien Springs schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,834 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Berrien Springs
How many public schools are in Berrien Springs, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Berrien Springs: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 1,834 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Berrien Springs?
Schools with an address in Berrien Springs belong to 2 education agencies, led by Berrien Springs Public Schools (4 schools), Berrien RESA (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Berrien Springs?
Berrien Springs High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Berrien Springs, with 554 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Berrien Springs?
No school with an address in Berrien Springs is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Berrien Springs schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Berrien Springs public schools is 14.6:1, lower than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Berrien Springs guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities