For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 785 students in Decatur, MI.
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, MI are Davis Elementary School and Decatur Jr Sr High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Decatur have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Decatur, MI (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Davis Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
409 N Phelps St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6950
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6950
Grades: K-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Decatur Jr Sr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Cedar St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Grades: 6-12
| 405 students
Decatur, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Decatur Alternative Choice School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
312 School Street
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6145
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6145
Grades: 9-12
| 22 students
405 North Phelps St
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Decatur, MI 49045
(269) 423-6851
Grades: 6-8
| 167 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Decatur, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Decatur, MI include Davis Elementary School and Decatur Jr Sr High School.
How many public schools are located in Decatur?
2 public schools are located in Decatur.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur?
Decatur public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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