For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,545 students in Mattawan, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Mattawan, MI are Mattawan High School, Mattawan Later Elementary School and Mattawan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mattawan, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Mattawan have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mattawan, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mattawan High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Gr: 9-12 | 1,126 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Mattawan Later Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Gr: 3-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Mattawan Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Gr: K | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Gr: PK-2 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Mattawan, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Mattawan, MI include Mattawan High School, Mattawan Later Elementary School and Mattawan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mattawan?
5 public schools are located in Mattawan.
What is the racial composition of students in Mattawan?
Mattawan public schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Mattawan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Mattawan include: Mattawan Later Elementary School vs. Mattawan Middle School
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.