Best Schools in Van Buren County, MI
Van Buren County, MI has a total of 70 schools including 21 high schools, 15 middle schools and 29 elementary schools. A total of 21,951 students attend Van Buren County, MI schools. On average, schools in Van Buren County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Van Buren County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Van Buren County, MI
Van Buren County, MI has 21 high schools with 7,459 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Van Buren County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Van Buren County meet expectations.
1. Mattawan High School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 1171 Students
2. Otsego High School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 751 Students
3. Paw Paw High School
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Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 692 Students
4. Lawton High School
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Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 289 Students
5. South Haven High School
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South Haven Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 569 Students
6. Gobles High School
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Gobles Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 330 Students
7. Marcellus High School
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Marcellus Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 162 Students
8. Watervliet Senior High School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 393 Students
9. Coloma High School
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Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 369 Students
10. Way South Haven
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South Haven Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 34 Students
Best Middle Schools in Van Buren County, MI
Van Buren County, MI has 15 middle schools with 4,311 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Van Buren County score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Van Buren County exceed expectations.
1. Mattawan Middle School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 817 Students
2. Paw Paw Middle School
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Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students
3. Otsego Middle School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 527 Students
4. Watervliet Middle School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 288 Students
5. Baseline Middle School
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South Haven Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 412 Students
6. Lawton Middle School
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Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 307 Students
7. Dowagiac Middle School
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Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 408 Students
8. Hartford Middle School
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Hartford Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 295 Students
9. Bangor Middle School
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Bangor Public Schools (van Buren) • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 285 Students
10. Covert Middle School
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Covert Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 65 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Van Buren County, MI
Van Buren County, MI has 29 elementary schools with 8,951 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Van Buren County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Van Buren County don't meet expectations.
1. Wood School Bangor Twp 8
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Bangor Township S/d #8 • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 24 Students
2. Mattawan Later Elem School
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Mattawan Consolidated School • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 782 Students
3. Washington Street Elementary School
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Otsego Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 450 Students
4. Lincoln School
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South Haven Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 234 Students
5. Paw Paw Later Elementary
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Paw Paw Public School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 462 Students
6. North Elementary School
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Watervliet School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 317 Students
7. Gobles Elementary School
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Gobles Public School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 359 Students
8. Lawton Elementary School
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Lawton Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 401 Students
9. Kincheloe Elementary School
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Dowagiac Union School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 221 Students
10. Coloma Elementary School
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Coloma Community Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 378 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Van Buren County, MI
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Van Buren County, MI has a total population of 75,587 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 23% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Van Buren County, MI
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Van Buren County, MI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.99 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.21 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
8.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Van Buren County, MI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Van Buren County, MI.
ISP Report Card
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Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Van Buren County, MI Internet Health Assessment.
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