For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 486 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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dowagiac, MI (2026)
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 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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