For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 961 students in Watervliet, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watervliet, MI are Watervliet Middle School and North Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watervliet, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watervliet have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Watervliet, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
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 | 317 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 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Watervliet, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watervliet, MI include Watervliet Middle School and North Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watervliet?
3 public elementary schools are located in Watervliet.
What is the racial composition of students in Watervliet?
Watervliet public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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