For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,572 students in Plainwell, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainwell, MI are Gilkey Elementary School, Plainwell Middle School and Starr Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainwell, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Plainwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Plainwell, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilkey Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
707 S Woodhams St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2424
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Plainwell Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #33.
Starr Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5835
Grades: PK-5
| 451 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Plainwell, Michigan 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: Inquire with school
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Plainwell, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Plainwell, MI include Gilkey Elementary School, Plainwell Middle School and Starr Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Plainwell?
4 public elementary schools are located in Plainwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainwell?
Plainwell public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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