For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,185 students in Paw Paw, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 225 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Paw Paw, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, MI are Cedar Street Community And Family Center, Paw Paw High School and Paw Paw Later Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paw Paw, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in Paw Paw have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Paw Paw, MI (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
30609 East Red Arrow Hwy
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Paw Paw Later Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
612 West North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Grades: 3-5
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Paw Paw Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 West Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Grades: 6-8
| 476 students
Rank: n/an/a
512 West North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Grades: PK-2
| 466 students
Paw Paw, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 North Brown Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-8860
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-8860
Grades: PK
| n/a students
600 East Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Paw Paw, MI include Cedar Street Community And Family Center, Paw Paw High School and Paw Paw Later Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Paw Paw, MI?
5 public schools are located in Paw Paw, MI.
What percentage of students in Paw Paw, MI go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Paw Paw, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Paw Paw, MI?
Paw Paw, MI public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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