For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,135 students in 49079, MI (there are , serving 135 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 49079, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49079, MI are Paw Paw Later Elementary School, Paw Paw High School and Paw Paw Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49079 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49079, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49079, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Later Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
612 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5400
Gr: 3-5 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Paw Paw High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
30609 E Red Arrow Hwy
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5600
Gr: 9-12 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Paw Paw Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 W Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
512 W North St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5300
Gr: PK-2 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
49079, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49079, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49079, MI include Paw Paw Later Elementary School, Paw Paw High School and Paw Paw Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49079?
5 public schools are located in 49079.
What percentage of students in 49079 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 49079 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49079?
49079 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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