For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,553 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 | 1,125 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
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 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 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 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Gr: K | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Gr: PK-2 | 696 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Mattawan, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Mattawan Alternative Ed (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
56720 Murray St
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
Mattawan, MI 49071
(269) 668-3361
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, Mattawan Middle School vs. Mattawan Later Elementary School
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