For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 6,307 students in Cass County, MI (there are 4 private schools, serving 261 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Cass County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, MI are Edwardsburg High School, Edwardsburg Intermediate School and Edwardsburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Cass County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwardsburg High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
69358 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1044
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1044
Grades: 9-12
| 817 students
Rank: #22.
Edwardsburg Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27157 Us Highway 12
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1063
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1063
Grades: 4-5
| 403 students
Rank: #33.
Edwardsburg Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69230 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Grades: 6-8
| 644 students
Rank: #44.
Eagle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23889 Avenue C
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1040
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1040
Grades: 2-3
| 349 students
Rank: #55.
Pathfinders Alternative Ed
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 North Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Grades: 9-12
| 46 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
69410 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1068
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1068
Grades: 9-12
| 67 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Volinia Outcome Base School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
54080 Gards Pr
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 782-9716
Grades: 7-12
| 25 students
Rank: #88.
Cassopolis Alternative Ed
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0536
Grades: 9-12
| 10 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Grades: PK-12
| 50 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7727
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-7727
Grades: K-12
| 52 students
Rank: #1111.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #1212.
Marcellus High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 187 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Justus Gage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 262 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Kincheloe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25121 Gage St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1515.
Union High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
701 West Prairie Ronde St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4420
Grades: 9-12
| 565 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Marcellus Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Sister Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68079 M 152
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4468
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4468
Grades: PK-5
| 181 students
Rank: #1818.
Dowagiac Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 464 students
Rank: #1919.
Cassopolis High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22721 Diamond Cove St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-5733
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-5733
Grades: 9-12
| 280 students
Rank: #2020.
Sam Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Depot St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Grades: PK-5
| 376 students
Rank: #2121.
Cassopolis Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0503
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0503
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #2222.
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Spruce St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Grades: K-5
| 246 students
Rank: n/an/a
69100 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1037
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1037
Grades: K-1
| 367 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Elementary School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
14701 Us-12
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Grades: 1-6
| 84 students
Chicago Road School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
69410 Section Street
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
61682 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Grades: PK-K
| 172 students
123 N Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Cass County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Cass County, MI include Edwardsburg High School, Edwardsburg Intermediate School and Edwardsburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Cass County, MI?
23 public schools are located in Cass County, MI.
What percentage of students in Cass County, MI go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Cass County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County, MI?
Cass County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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