For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,406 students in Watervliet, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Watervliet, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Watervliet, MI are Watervliet Senior High School, Watervliet Middle School and Way Watervliet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watervliet, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Watervliet have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Watervliet, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Gr: 9-12 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Gr: 9-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 45:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
287 West Baldwin Ave
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Gr: 3-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
433 Lucinda Ln
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Gr: PK-2 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Watervliet, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Watervliet, MI include Watervliet Senior High School, Watervliet Middle School and Way Watervliet High School.
How many public schools are located in Watervliet?
5 public schools are located in Watervliet.
What percentage of students in Watervliet go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Watervliet are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Watervliet?
Watervliet public schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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