For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,667 students in Coldwater, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Coldwater, MI are Coldwater High School, Waldron Learning Center and Pansophia Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coldwater, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Coldwater have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Coldwater, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Coldwater High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Coldwater, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coldwater High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 N Fremont St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5930
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5930
Gr: 9-12 | 913 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Waldron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Pansophia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Abbott Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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
Gr: 11-12
Rank: n/an/a
Lakeland Correctional Facility
Alternative School
141 1st St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-6942
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-6942
Gr: 9-12
Coldwater, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Camp Branch Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
19 4th St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Gr: 9-12
Coldwater Adult & Secondary Learning Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Dorothy Legg Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
212 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Gr: 6-12
1011 School Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Gr: K-3 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Coldwater, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Coldwater, MI include Coldwater High School, Waldron Learning Center and Pansophia Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Coldwater?
5 public high schools are located in Coldwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Coldwater?
Coldwater public high schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Coldwater are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Coldwater include: Pansophia Academy vs. Coldwater High School, Coldwater High School vs. Pansophia Academy
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