For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 788 students in 49085, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49085, MI are Upton Middle 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49085 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49085, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49085, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
800 Maiden Ln
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Saint Joseph, MI 49085
(269) 926-3400
Gr: 6-8 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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%
49085, 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%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49085, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49085, MI include Upton Middle School, Berrien County Juvenile Center and Lighthouse Education Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 49085?
3 public middle schools are located in 49085.
What is the racial composition of students in 49085?
49085 public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).