For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,067 students in Saint Joseph, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Saint Joseph, MI are St. Joseph High School, Berrien County Juvenile Center and Lighthouse Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public high schools.
Saint Joseph, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Joseph High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Saint Joseph, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Joseph High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2521 Stadium Dr
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3200
Gr: 9-12 | 942 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Berrien County Juvenile Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6414 Deans Hill Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 471-7725
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #33.
Lighthouse Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
379 W Glenlord Rd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 429-2351
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Saint Joseph, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2214 S. State Street
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3151
Gr: PK-K | 244 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Saint Joseph, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Saint Joseph, MI include St. Joseph High School, Berrien County Juvenile Center and Lighthouse Education Center.
How many public high schools are located in Saint Joseph?
3 public high schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public high schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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