For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,498 students in Coldwater, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 220 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Coldwater, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Coldwater, MI are Larsen Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Legg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coldwater, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Coldwater have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Coldwater, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Larsen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
25 Parkhurst Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5960
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5960
Grades: PK-1
| 446 students
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
15 Vans Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5970
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5970
Grades: 2-3
| 366 students
Rank: #33.
Legg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Green St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5940
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5940
Grades: 6-8
| 626 students
Rank: #44.
Coldwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 N Fremont St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5930
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5930
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #55.
Waldron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Grades: PK-12
| 282 students
Rank: #66.
Lakeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
235 Western Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5980
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5980
Grades: 4-5
| 393 students
Rank: #77.
Pansophia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Abbott Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Grades: K-12
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Branch Area Careers Center
Vocational School
366 Morse St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5722
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5722
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Correctional Facility
Alternative School
141 1st St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-6942
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-6942
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Coldwater, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bisd Sp. Ed. Programs In Local Districts (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Grades: K-12
| 66 students
Camp Branch Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
19 4th St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Coldwater Adult & Secondary Learning Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
Dorothy Legg Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
212 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
200 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1011 School Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Grades: Inquire with school
| 110 students
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Grades: K-3
| 122 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Coldwater, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Coldwater, MI include Larsen Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Legg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Coldwater?
9 public schools are located in Coldwater.
What percentage of students in Coldwater go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Coldwater are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Coldwater?
Coldwater public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Coldwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Coldwater include: Lakeland Elementary School vs. Pansophia Academy, Pansophia Academy vs. Coldwater High School, Pansophia Academy vs. Lakeland Elementary School
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