Watervliet School District, Michigan

Watervliet School District is a unified school district in Berrien County and Van Buren County, Michigan, for grades K–12. About 6,438 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
6,438 ± 564
Grades
K–12
Type
Unified school district
Counties
Berrien County96% of the district’s landVan Buren County4% of the district’s land
Land area
36.3 sq mi (94.1 km²)
Median household income
$59,740 ± $7,889
Median home value
$173,800 ± $21,941
Water area
1.36 sq mi (3.52 km²)
State
Michigan
Census code (GEOID)
2635460
Coordinates (central point)
42.147903, -86.255024

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Watervliet School District, largest first

  1. Watervliet Township3,055 people
  2. Bainbridge Township2,658 people
  3. Watervliet (city)2,156 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Coloma Community Schools4.8 mi northwest
  2. Hartford Public School District5.3 mi northeast
  3. Benton Harbor Area Schools7.7 mi southwest
  4. Eau Claire Public Schools9.4 mi south
  5. Covert Public Schools9.9 mi north
  6. Dowagiac Union Schools11 mi southeast
  7. Bangor Public Schools14 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Watervliet School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Watervliet School District before you rely on it.

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