For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 2,528 students in 49022, MI (there are , serving 55 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 49022, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49022, MI are Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Riverside School and Countryside Academy Middlehigh School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 49022 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49022, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49022, MI ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Riverside School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3422 Riverside Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 849-1343
Gr: PK-8 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 2-12 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Fair Plain East Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1995 Union Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2400
Gr: 4-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
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
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Benton Harbor High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
870 Colfax Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1200
Gr: 9-12 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
750 E Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Gr: 1-3 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | 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
Gr: PK-9 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Fair Plain Middle School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
120 E Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 6-8 | 249 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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
Gr: 9-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
465 S Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: PK-K | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
49022, Michigan ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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
Gr: Inquire with school
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
Gr: 10-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 91:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
209 East Britain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2000
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Careertechnical Center (Closed 2008)
Vocational School
653 Valley Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1700
Gr: Inquire with school
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
Gr: K-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
400 Donald Adkins Dr.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2100
Gr: K-5 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
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
Gr: 9-12
120 East Napier Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1400
Gr: 7-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1901 Fairplain Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2200
Gr: K-4 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1716 Territorial Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 519-0009
Gr: 1-8 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1716 Territorial Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1500
Gr: 6-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 98%
1995 Union, P.o Box 1107
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: PK-2 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2199 Laurel Drive
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2300
Gr: K-5 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
465 South Mccord St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1600
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: 5-6 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
267 N Hull Ave
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2500
Gr: 1-9 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
1131 Columbus Avenue
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-0734
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 927-0734
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 96%
1651 Nickerson Rd.
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2700
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-2700
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49022, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49022, MI include Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center, Riverside School and Countryside Academy Middlehigh School.
How many public schools are located in 49022?
11 public schools are located in 49022.
What percentage of students in 49022 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 49022 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49022?
49022 public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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