Appropriate topics for this part of our guide may include childcare centers, preschools, and pre-kindergarten programs in Niles, Michigan, as well as K-12 schools, whether public, private, or religious, including homeschooling or tutoring programs. Local vocational schools, junior colleges, colleges, or universities may be found here, along with specialized instruction, such as driver training schools, music schools, and so on.
Niles K-12 students are served by three public school districts: Niles Community Schools, Brandywine Community Schools, and Berrien RESA.
Niles Community Schools operates the Northside Child Development Center (pre-kindergarten), Ballard Elementary School (K-5), Howard-Ellis Elementary School (K-5), Eastside Connections School (K-8), Ring Lardner Middle School (6-8), and Niles High School (9-12), as well as some non-traditional programs and campuses: Niles New Tech (9-12), Niles Cedar Lane (9-12), the W-A-Y Program (6-12), Niles Virtual School (K-12), and an adult education program.
Brandywine Community Schools, also based in Niles, operates Merritt Elementary School (K-2), Brandywine Elementary School (3-6), Brandywine Middle/High School (7-12), and Brandywine Innovation Academy, an adult alternative program.
Berrien RESA is one of fifty-six education service agencies in Michigan. While headquartered in Berrien Springs, it provides programs and services to the school districts in Niles.
Lake Michigan College is a public community college whose main campus is in Benton Township, although it has regional campuses in Niles and South Haven. Southwestern Michigan College is a public community college based in Dowagiac, with a campus just outside the city limits of Niles.
Additionally, Niles has parochial and private schools at the K-12 level, or a portion thereof.
These, and any other educational programs in Niles, Michigan are suitable for this portion of our guide.
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LMC is a public community college with its main campus in Benton Township and regional campuses in South Haven and Niles. Its history, accreditation status, academic and degree programs, flexible learning programs, distance education programs, and academic resources. Online applications, academic advising, and placement services are featured, and tuition, fees, and financial aid options are included. Its campus locations, contacts, employer and career services, and sponsorships are included.
https://www.lakemichigancollege.edu/campus/niles
Operated as a ministry of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the Nile, Michigan Christian school adheres to the guidelines of the Office of Education, North American Division of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for grades kindergarten through the eighth grade. Promotional and educational videos are presented, along with a calendar of events, class information, registration guidelines, tuition rates, payment options, a student handbook, announcements, and contacts.
https://www.nilesadventistschool.org/
The public school district, based in Niles, Michigan, covers the city as well as portions of Berrien, Bertrand, Howard, Niles, and Pokagon townships. A district map is provided, and each of its campuses and programs is highlighted, with directions, schedules, and administrative and staff contacts. Other resources include demographics, enrollment and registration policies, athletic calendars, notices, and reports, as well as employment and volunteer opportunities.
https://www.nilesschools.org/
Catering to full-time virtual students, homeschooled students, and private school students, the online educational program is operated through Niles Community Schools, although available to any K-12 students who live in Michigan, or who are enrolled in the Niles Community School district. An overview of the program and its courses, dates, and deadlines, enrollment information, a family handbook, and other resources are set forth, including information on accessing its online content.
https://www.nilesvp.com/
Northside Child Development Center
Offering childcare services, a preschool curriculum, and a Montessori program, NCDC is a program of Niles Community Schools, and located in Niles, Michigan. Its principal, office personnel, and a teacher directory are put forth, with contacts, along with an overview of its programs, hours of operation, school improvement plans, an annual education report. Its location, phone, and fax numbers, and notices are posted on the site, along with demographics, and district data.
https://ncdc.nilesschools.org/
Situated on a 240-acre campus just outside of the Niles, Michigan city limits, SWMC is a small college offering degrees that can get students started in nearly any field of study, and resident students have private bedrooms in apartment-style suites. Its Niles campus degree and certificate programs are listed and described, along with campus services, and its registration and application process are featured, including costs and financial aid options. A campus map is included.
https://www.swmich.edu/niles-campus/
Enrolling students in preschool through the eighth grade, the Niles, Michigan Catholic school is a ministry of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception, a Roman Catholic parish. A profile and history of the parish are set forth, within information about the parish and campus. Its registration policies, programs, tuition, and fees are set forth, and a parent-student handbook is included. Other resources include a photo gallery and an introduction to its administrative staff and faculty.
https://stmarysschoolniles.org/
