Public schools in Coldwater, MI
9 open public schools with an address in Coldwater, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,575
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
19:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
1
0 virtual
An overview of Coldwater public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Coldwater, MI: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,575 students, an average of 397 per school. The largest campus is Coldwater High School (981 students), and the largest elementary school is Larsen Elementary School (463).
Coldwater Community Schools operates the most schools here (5), plus 3 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 19:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 65% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Coldwater
Elementary schools in Coldwater
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Elementary School Coldwater Community Schools | 02–03 | 378 | 18:1 | |
| Lakeland Elementary School Coldwater Community Schools | 04–05 | 375 | 19.5:1 | |
| Larsen Elementary School Coldwater Community Schools | PK–01 | 463 | 17.1:1 |
Middle schools in Coldwater
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Middle School Coldwater Community Schools | 06–08 | 616 | 18.6:1 |
High schools in Coldwater
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Branch Area Careers Center Branch ISD · Career and Technical School | 11–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Coldwater High School Coldwater Community Schools | 09–12 | 981 | 27.6:1 | |
| Lakeland Correctional Facility Michigan Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Coldwater
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pansophia Academy Pansophia Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 514 | 19.4:1 | |
| Waldron Learning Center Branch ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 248 | 20.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White79%
- Hispanic14.2%
- Black3%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial2.8%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Coldwater schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,575 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Coldwater
How many public schools are in Coldwater, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Coldwater: 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 3,575 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Coldwater?
Schools with an address in Coldwater belong to 4 education agencies, led by Coldwater Community Schools (5 schools), Branch ISD (2 schools), Michigan Department of Corrections (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Coldwater?
Coldwater High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Coldwater, with 981 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Coldwater?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in Coldwater are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Pansophia Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Coldwater schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Coldwater public schools is 19:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Coldwater guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities