1123 Lake Blvd
Saint Joseph, MI 49085

An exceptional school overall, interested in educating the whole child not just educating for high test scores. Exceptional art, music and social-emotional programs.

Poorly managed school district with very few amenities. We came from Indiana, which I didn’t think had the best schools but after coming here I realize I was wrong. No air conditioning at the school, the school/district info is always updated last minute if at all, they are not accommodating to parents that work, and the transportation is awful! I’m very disappointed that I’m paying such high taxes for very little for my kids. In fact, my biggest aggravation is that my 1st grader was displaced from our “local” school, Brown, and has to take a bus to this school and then they shuttle her to Clarke! The ratio in her class is 25:1 which is unbelievable for such a small district. Our last district provided twice as much bus service, provided before and after school care, gave headphones, water bottles, and other school supplies to kids, plus had a wider variety of lunch options. The classroom ratio was 19:1.

Best of the three area elementary schools.

As a graduate and a parent St Joseph Public schools would be consider one of the top schools in not only the local area but State Wide. Teachers are giving tools and resources to properly educate students. Class room sizes have grown over the last few years and the school district has responded. I will notate that there is a lot of politics in the school district when it comes to teachers, classes, sports and any other recreational options for students. The school scores in top percentile in testing and graduation rates. St Joseph High School also offers partnerships with Lake Michigan College to allow students to start working on College Credits before graduating to truly put your student in the best position to be successful in the future.

As an alumni and a parent Upton Middle School is a fantastic place to bring your student. They have passionate teachers who are consistently finding ways to improve educating students. The school district does have some politics that any school district would have but as classrooms sizes have grown they have responded by hiring qualified professionals. I will admit that the drop off and pick up could be better but overall it's a fantastic school to be apart of.