For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 472 students in Dowagiac, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dowagiac, MI are Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Dowagiac Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dowagiac, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dowagiac have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dowagiac, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #22.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Dowagiac Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Dowagiac, Michigan 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Gr: PK-K | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dowagiac, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dowagiac, MI include Pathfinders Alternative Education, North Pointe Center and Dowagiac Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dowagiac?
3 public middle schools are located in Dowagiac.
What is the racial composition of students in Dowagiac?
Dowagiac public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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