Best Paw Paw Public High Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 714 students in Paw Paw, MI.
The top-ranked public high schools in Paw Paw, MI are Paw Paw High School and Cedar Street Community And Family Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paw Paw, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Paw Paw have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public high schools.
Paw Paw, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Paw Paw High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 18% 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 Paw Paw, MI (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30609 E Red Arrow Hwy
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Paw Paw, Michigan

Paw Paw, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
502 North Brown Street
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 657-8860
Gr: PK
600 East Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Paw Paw, MI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Paw Paw, MI include Paw Paw High School and Cedar Street Community And Family Center.
How many public high schools are located in Paw Paw?
2 public high schools are located in Paw Paw.
What is the racial composition of students in Paw Paw?
Paw Paw public high schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).

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