Best Dowagiac Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 1,367 students in Dowagiac, MI.

The top ranked public elementary schools in Dowagiac, MI are Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Sister Lakes Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dowagiac, MI public elementary schools have an score of 24% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Dowagiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Dowagiac, MI (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Pathfinders Alternative Education

Alternative School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471

Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%

Rank: #22.

North Pointe Center

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
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704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055

Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%

Rank: #33.

Sister Lakes Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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68079 M 152
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4468

Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #44.

Justus Gage Elementary School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
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301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460

Gr: PK-5 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 31%

Rank: #55.

Kincheloe Elementary School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
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25121 Gage St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464

Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #66.

Dowagiac Middle School

(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
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57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440

Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%

Rank: #77.

Patrick Hamilton Elementary School

(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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614 Spruce St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450

Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Dowagiac, Michigan

Dowagiac, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Lincoln Early Childhood Center (Closed 2004)

206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462

Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Patrick Hamilton Middle School (Closed 2009)

614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450

Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Dowagiac, MI?

The top ranked public elementary schools in Dowagiac, MI include Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Sister Lakes Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in Dowagiac?

7 public elementary schools are located in Dowagiac.

What is the racial composition of students in Dowagiac?

Dowagiac public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).

Which public elementary schools in Dowagiac are often viewed compared to one another?