For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 569 students in Plainwell, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Plainwell, MI is Plainwell Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainwell, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Plainwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Plainwell, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainwell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Plainwell, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Michigan Career And Technical Institute High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
11611 Pine Lake Rd
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Gr: 9-12
Plainwell Young Adult Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 1/2 S. Main Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Plainwell, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Plainwell, MI include Plainwell Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Plainwell?
1 public middle schools are located in Plainwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainwell?
Plainwell public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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