For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,380 students in Coldwater, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Coldwater, MI are Legg Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Coldwater have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Coldwater, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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
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 middle schools in Coldwater, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Coldwater, MI include Legg Middle School, Waldron Learning Center and Pansophia Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Coldwater?
3 public middle schools are located in Coldwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Coldwater?
Coldwater public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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