Best Dowagiac Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 472 students in Dowagiac, MI.

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

Dowagiac, MI public middle schools have an score of 20% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dowagiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 41% 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 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.

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%

[+] 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 middle schools in Dowagiac, MI?

The top-ranked public middle schools in Dowagiac, MI include Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Dowagiac Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Dowagiac?

3 public middle schools are located in Dowagiac.

What is the racial composition of students in Dowagiac?

Dowagiac public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).