For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,163 students in Berrien County, MI.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Berrien County, MI are Countryside Academy Elementary School, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Countryside Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4722 Meadowbrook Rd
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 944-3319
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #22.
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 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
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 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
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 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
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 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
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 Elementary School, Countryside Academy Middlehigh School and Mildred C Wells Preparatory 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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