Berrien Springs Public Schools

District Overview
Berrien Springs Public Schools is a fully operational, traditional public school district headquartered at 1 Sylvester Avenue in Berrien Springs, Michigan. Serving a rural fringe setting within the greater Niles area, the district encompasses nine operational schools that deliver comprehensive educational programming from prekindergarten through twelfth grade. With a vibrant student body of nearly 5,000 learners, the district fosters a diverse and dynamic academic environment, featuring particularly strong enrollment across its secondary grade levels to prepare students for higher education and career pathways.

To support its student population, Berrien Springs Public Schools maintains a well-resourced workforce comprising nearly 990 full-time equivalent staff members. This dedicated team includes approximately 331 full-time equivalent teachers, 49 instructional aides, and over 600 support personnel, ensuring robust classroom guidance, specialized instruction, and smooth campus operations. For families evaluating local educational options and researchers studying district performance in southwest Michigan, Berrien Springs Public Schools exemplifies a deeply rooted, community-focused public institution committed to student development and institutional excellence.
9
Total Schools
4,993
Total Students
331.4
Full-Time Teachers
15.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Berrien Springs Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White2,942
Hispanic654
Black880
Asian106
Two or More329
American Indian56
Pacific Islander26
  • White
    2,942 (58.9%)
  • Black
    880 (17.6%)
  • Hispanic
    654 (13.1%)
  • Two or More
    329 (6.6%)
  • Asian
    106 (2.1%)
  • American Indian
    56 (1.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    26 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Berrien Springs Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary2
Middle2
High4
Other13
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:9
Students:4,993*
Teachers (FTE):331.4*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:15.1
Schools in Berrien Springs Public Schools
Found 21 Schools