For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 541 students in 49079, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49079, MI are Paw Paw Middle School and Cedar Street Community And Family Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49079 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49079, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49079, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paw Paw Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
313 W Michigan Ave
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5500
Gr: 6-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Cedar Street Community And Family Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
555 Cedar St
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Paw Paw, MI 49079
(269) 415-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
49079, Michigan 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49079, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49079, MI include Paw Paw Middle School and Cedar Street Community And Family Center.
How many public middle schools are located in 49079?
2 public middle schools are located in 49079.
What is the racial composition of students in 49079?
49079 public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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