For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,553 students in 49071, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49071, MI are Mattawan Later Elementary School, Mattawan High School and Mattawan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49071 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49071, MI 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 49071, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mattawan Later Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Grades: 3-5
| 812 students
Rank: #22.
Mattawan High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Grades: 9-12
| 1,125 students
Rank: #33.
Mattawan Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Grades: 6-8
| 833 students
Rank: n/an/a
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Grades: K
| 87 students
Rank: n/an/a
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Grades: PK-2
| 696 students
49071, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Mattawan Alternative Ed (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49071, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49071, MI include Mattawan Later Elementary School, Mattawan High School and Mattawan Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49071?
5 public schools are located in 49071.
What is the racial composition of students in 49071?
49071 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).
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