South Haven: Schools & Education
6 public schools serve South Haven. South Haven High School is the largest at 569 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 1,798 students.
- ~666 residents per school (vs Michigan ~521).
K-12 Schools
6 K-12 schools serving the area — about 666 residents per school. 41.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (2)
Schools (6)
| School Districts · Districts | South Haven Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 6 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,798 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 126 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.30 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,248 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 69.4% |
| Schools Count | 6 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Lake Michigan College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 22.2 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Lake Michigan College |
| Nearest College · City | Benton Harbor |
| Nearest College · Phone | (269) 927-8100 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 22.2 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (5)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | South Haven Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 314 Broadway Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (269) 637-2403 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 49090 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2808 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 8 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 41.2% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 1 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · IRS BMF keyword · Refreshed 2026-04-12