For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 722 students in 49080, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49080, MI are Plainwell Middle School and Plainwell Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49080 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49080, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49080, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainwell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Plainwell Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 873-4848
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 873-4848
Gr: K-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
49080, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Michigan Career And Technical Institute High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
11611 Pine Lake Rd
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Gr: 9-12
Plainwell Young Adult Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 1/2 S. Main Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Gr: Inquire with school | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49080, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49080, MI include Plainwell Middle School and Plainwell Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49080?
2 public middle schools are located in 49080.
What is the racial composition of students in 49080?
49080 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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