For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,436 students in Watervliet, MI (there are , serving 115 private students). 93% 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 Way Watervliet High School, Watervliet Middle School and Watervliet Senior 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 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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 27% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #33.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 376 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
287 West Baldwin Ave
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
433 Lucinda Ln
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Grades: PK-2
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Watervliet, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Watervliet, MI include Way Watervliet High School, Watervliet Middle School and Watervliet Senior 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?
93% 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 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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