For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 421 students in Baldwin, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Baldwin, MI are Baldwin Senior High School, Baldwin Elementary School and Baldwin Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Baldwin, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Baldwin have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Baldwin, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Baldwin Senior High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Grades: 9-12
| 128 students
Rank: #22.
Baldwin Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-3261
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Baldwin Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 4th St
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Grades: 6-8
| 89 students
Baldwin, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baldwin Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
525 Fourth Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Baldwin, MI 49304
(231) 745-4683
Grades: 9-12
| 13 students
525 4th Street
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Baldwin, MI 49304
(517) 759-5100
Grades: K-12
| 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Baldwin, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Baldwin, MI include Baldwin Senior High School, Baldwin Elementary School and Baldwin Junior High School.
How many public schools are located in Baldwin?
3 public schools are located in Baldwin.
What is the racial composition of students in Baldwin?
Baldwin public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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