Learn more about Berrien County
Berrien County, Michigan is a vibrant region that combines scenic lakeshore living, charming small towns, and a variety of recreational opportunities. Stretching along the shores of Lake Michigan, the county features picturesque beaches, marinas, and parks, making it ideal for boating, fishing, and outdoor relaxation. Communities such as St. Joseph, Benton Harbor, New Buffalo, and Bridgman offer a mix of historic downtowns, boutique shops, local restaurants, and cultural attractions, creating a lively yet welcoming atmosphere.
Life in Berrien County is centered around both community engagement and outdoor enjoyment. Seasonal festivals, farmers markets, and waterfront events bring residents together, while the surrounding countryside provides hiking trails, golf courses, and access to vineyards and wineries. The county’s combination of natural beauty, recreational options, and strong community spirit makes it an appealing place for those seeking a lifestyle that balances leisure, activity, and small-town warmth.
Schools In The Area
Browse local schools, complete with ratings and contact info.
Roosevelt Elementary School
269-428-1416
Public
PK-5
New Buffalo Middle School
269-469-6003
Public
6-8
Eastside Connections School
269-682-2585
Public
KG-8
Watervliet High School
269-463-0734
Public
9-12
Roosevelt Elementary School
269-428-1416
Public
PK-5
Bridgman Elementary School
269-466-0241
Public
PK-4
Hollywood Elementary School
269-428-1414
Public
PK-5
Eastside Connections School
269-682-2585
Public
KG-8
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
269-926-2885
Public
KG-8
Stewart Elementary School
269-428-1418
Public
PK-5
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
269-925-3807
Public
PK-9
New Buffalo Elementary School
269-469-6060
Public
PK-5
Lincoln School
269-926-3700
Public
PK-5
Brown School
269-926-3500
Public
PK-5
Clarke School
269-926-3600
Public
KG-5
Riverside School
269-849-1343
Public
KG-8
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
269-471-0500
Public
PK-12
River Valley Elementary School
269-756-9050
Public
PK-5
Ballard Elementary School
269-683-5900
Public
PK-5
Lybrook Elementary School
269-461-6191
Public
PK-5
Countryside Academy Elementary School
269-944-3319
Public
KG-5
Coloma Elementary School
269-468-2420
Public
PK-3
River of Life School
269-757-7549
Private
KG-6
Website
St Pauls Lutheran School
269-429-5141
Private
PK-8
Website
Trinity Lutheran School
269-473-1811
Private
PK-8
Website
Village Seventy-Day Adventist Elementary School
269-473-5121
Private
KG-8
Website
Mars Elementary School
269-471-1836
Public
PK-2
Website
Northside Child Development Center
269-683-1982
Public
PK-KG
Website
South Elementary School
269-463-0820
Public
PK-2
Website
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
269-429-0227
Private
PK-5
Website
Ottawa Elementary School
269-695-8409
Public
KG-1
Website
Grace Lutheran School
269-429-4951
Private
PK-8
Website
Lighthouse Education Center
269-429-2351
Public
KG-12
Website
Christ Lutheran School
269-429-7111
Private
PK-8
Website
Grace Christian School
269-463-5545
Private
PK-12
Website
Griggs International Academy
269-471-6570
Private
KG-12
Website
Niles Virtual School
269-683-0736
Public
KG-12
Website
Discovery Enrichment Center
269-605-1600
Public
PK-KG
Website
Merritt Elementary School
269-684-6511
Public
PK-2
Website
River School
269-925-6757
Public
KG-8
Website
Buchanan Step up
269-695-8401
Public
KG-12
Website
Buchanan Virtual Academy
269-695-8401
Public
KG-12
Website
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
269-605-1900
Public
KG-12
Website
Blossomland Learning Center
269-473-2600
Public
PK-12
Website
St Mary School
269-683-9191
Private
PK-8
Website
Trinity Lutheran School
269-983-3056
Private
KG-8
Website
Brookview Montessori School
269-925-3544
Private
PK-8
Website
Niles Adventist School
269-683-5444
Private
KG-8
Website
Roosevelt Elementary School
269-428-1416
Public
PK-5
New Buffalo Middle School
269-469-6003
Public
6-8
Bridgman Elementary School
269-466-0241
Public
PK-4
Hollywood Elementary School
269-428-1414
Public
PK-5
Eastside Connections School
269-682-2585
Public
KG-8
Upton Middle School
269-926-3400
Public
6-8
Berrien Springs Middle School
269-471-2796
Public
6-8
Coloma Junior High School
269-468-2405
Public
6-8
Lakeshore Middle School
269-428-1408
Public
6-8
Stewart Elementary School
269-428-1418
Public
PK-5
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
269-926-2885
Public
KG-8
River Valley Middlehigh School
269-756-9541
Public
6-12
Watervliet Middle School
269-463-0780
Public
6-8
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
269-925-3807
Public
PK-9
Fc Reed Middle School
269-465-5410
Public
5-8
Brown School
269-926-3500
Public
PK-5
Clarke School
269-926-3600
Public
KG-5
Riverside School
269-849-1343
Public
KG-8
New Buffalo Elementary School
269-469-6060
Public
PK-5
Buchanan Middle School
269-695-8406
Public
5-7
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
269-471-0500
Public
PK-12
Lincoln School
269-926-3700
Public
PK-5
Ring Lardner Middle School
269-683-6610
Public
6-8
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
269-944-3319
Public
2-12
North Elementary School
269-463-0824
Public
3-5
River Valley Elementary School
269-756-9050
Public
PK-5
Fair Plain East Elementary School
269-605-2400
Public
4-5
Sylvester Elementary School
269-471-7198
Public
2-5
Moccasin Elementary School
269-695-8408
Public
2-4
Ballard Elementary School
269-683-5900
Public
PK-5
Coloma Intermediate School
269-468-2415
Public
4-5
Lybrook Elementary School
269-461-6191
Public
PK-5
Fair Plain Middle School
269-605-1400
Public
6-8
Countryside Academy Elementary School
269-944-3319
Public
KG-5
Eau Claire Middle School
269-461-6997
Public
6-8
Brandywine Elementary School
269-684-8574
Public
3-6
Coloma Elementary School
269-468-2420
Public
PK-3
Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School
269-605-1500
Public
1-3
Niles Adventist School
269-683-5444
Private
KG-8
Website
River of Life School
269-757-7549
Private
KG-6
Website
St Pauls Lutheran School
269-429-5141
Private
PK-8
Website
Trinity Lutheran School
269-473-1811
Private
PK-8
Website
Village Seventy-Day Adventist Elementary School
269-473-5121
Private
KG-8
Website
Christ Lutheran School
269-429-7111
Private
PK-8
Website
Lighthouse Education Center
269-429-2351
Public
KG-12
Website
Way Niles
269-633-0736
Public
6-12
Website
Lake Michigan Cath. Elementary School
269-429-0227
Private
PK-5
Website
Brandywine Innovation Academy
269-683-8805
Public
6-12
Website
South Elementary School
269-463-0820
Public
PK-2
Website
Ottawa Elementary School
269-695-8409
Public
KG-1
Website
New Buffalo Middle School
269-469-6003
Public
6-8
Eastside Connections School
269-682-2585
Public
KG-8
Upton Middle School
269-926-3400
Public
6-8
Mildred C Wells Preparatory Academy
269-926-2885
Public
KG-8
Buchanan High School
269-695-8403
Public
8-12
Lakeshore Middle School
269-428-1408
Public
6-8
Coloma Junior High School
269-468-2405
Public
6-8
Berrien Springs Middle School
269-471-2796
Public
6-8
River Valley Middlehigh School
269-756-9541
Public
6-12
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
269-925-3807
Public
PK-9
Watervliet Middle School
269-463-0780
Public
6-8
Fc Reed Middle School
269-465-5410
Public
5-8
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
269-471-0500
Public
PK-12
Buchanan Middle School
269-695-8406
Public
5-7
Riverside School
269-849-1343
Public
KG-8
Ring Lardner Middle School
269-683-6610
Public
6-8
Brandywine Middle School
269-683-4800
Public
7-8
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
269-944-3319
Public
2-12
Fair Plain Middle School
269-605-1400
Public
6-8
Eau Claire Middle School
269-461-6997
Public
6-8
Buchanan Virtual Academy
269-695-8401
Public
KG-12
Website
Buchanan Step up
269-695-8401
Public
KG-12
Website
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
269-605-1900
Public
KG-12
Website
Southside Special Education School
269-683-0421
Public
4-12
Website
Blossomland Learning Center
269-473-2600
Public
PK-12
Website
St Mary School
269-683-9191
Private
PK-8
Website
Trinity Lutheran School
269-983-3056
Private
KG-8
Website
Brookview Montessori School
269-925-3544
Private
PK-8
Website
Lake Michigan Catholic Middle and High School
269-983-2511
Private
6-12
Website
Niles Adventist School
269-683-5444
Private
KG-8
Website
St Pauls Lutheran School
269-429-5141
Private
PK-8
Website
Trinity Lutheran School
269-473-1811
Private
PK-8
Website
Village Seventy-Day Adventist Elementary School
269-473-5121
Private
KG-8
Website
River School
269-925-6757
Public
KG-8
Website
Niles Virtual School
269-683-0736
Public
KG-12
Website
Griggs International Academy
269-471-6570
Private
KG-12
Website
Grace Lutheran School
269-429-4951
Private
PK-8
Website
Grace Christian School
269-463-5545
Private
PK-12
Website
Christ Lutheran School
269-429-7111
Private
PK-8
Website
Lighthouse Education Center
269-429-2351
Public
KG-12
Website
Way Niles
269-633-0736
Public
6-12
Website
Brandywine Innovation Academy
269-683-8805
Public
6-12
Website
Watervliet High School
269-463-0734
Public
9-12
Lakeshore High School
269-428-1402
Public
9-12
Berrien Springs High School
269-471-1748
Public
9-12
Bridgman High School
269-466-0223
Public
9-12
New Buffalo Senior High School
269-469-6001
Public
9-12
St. Joseph High School
269-926-3200
Public
9-12
Niles Senior High School
269-683-2894
Public
9-12
Buchanan High School
269-695-8403
Public
8-12
River Valley Middlehigh School
269-756-9541
Public
6-12
Coloma High School
269-468-2400
Public
9-12
Benton Harbor Charter School Academy
269-925-3807
Public
PK-9
Brandywine Senior High School
269-683-4800
Public
9-12
Berrien Springs Virtual Academy
269-471-0500
Public
PK-12
Eau Claire High School
269-461-6997
Public
9-12
Berrien Springs Discovery Academy
269-471-2593
Public
9-12
Countryside Academy Middlehigh School
269-944-3319
Public
2-12
Niles Cedar Lane
269-684-9554
Public
9-12
Way Watervliet High School
269-463-0897
Public
9-12
Bridge Academy of Southwest Michigan
269-927-1064
Public
9-12
Benton Harbor High School
269-605-1200
Public
9-12
Career and Alternative Pathways to Education Center
269-605-1900
Public
KG-12
Website
Niles Community Schools Adult Education
269-684-4480
Public
9-12
Website
Southside Special Education School
269-683-0421
Public
4-12
Website
Buchanan Step up
269-695-8401
Public
KG-12
Website
Blossomland Learning Center
269-473-2600
Public
PK-12
Website
Lake Michigan Catholic Middle and High School
269-983-2511
Private
6-12
Website
Brandywine Innovation Academy
269-683-8805
Public
6-12
Website
Niles Virtual School
269-683-0736
Public
KG-12
Website
Griggs International Academy
269-471-6570
Private
KG-12
Website
Grace Christian School
269-463-5545
Private
PK-12
Website
Andrews Academy
269-471-3138
Private
9-12
Website
Way Niles
269-633-0736
Public
6-12
Website
Buchanan Virtual Academy
269-695-8401
Public
KG-12
Website
Lighthouse Education Center
269-429-2351
Public
KG-12
Website
Way Eau Claire
269-461-3121
Public
9-12
Website
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