Public schools in Paw Paw, MI
6 open public schools with an address in Paw Paw, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,199
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.6:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Paw Paw public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Paw Paw, MI: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,199 students, an average of 367 per school. The largest campus is Paw Paw High School (638 students), and the largest elementary school is Paw Paw Early Elementary School (481).
Paw Paw Public School District operates the most schools here (5), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 15.6:1, similar to 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.
Among 3 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 3 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 35% 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 Paw Paw
Elementary schools in Paw Paw
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Early Elementary School Paw Paw Public School District | PK–02 | 481 | 15.5:1 | |
| Paw Paw Later Elementary Paw Paw Public School District | 03–05 | 453 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Paw Paw
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paw Paw Middle School Paw Paw Public School District | 06–08 | 498 | 17.9:1 |
High schools in Paw Paw
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Street Community and Family Center Paw Paw Public School District · Alternative School | 06–12 | 76 | 11.4:1 | |
| Communitybased Transition Center Van Buren ISD · Special Education School | 10–12 | 53 | 5.3:1 | |
| Paw Paw High School Paw Paw Public School District | 09–12 | 638 | 18.2:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80.1%
- Hispanic12.1%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Paw Paw schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,199 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Paw Paw
How many public schools are in Paw Paw, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Paw Paw: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high. Together they reported 2,199 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Paw Paw?
Schools with an address in Paw Paw belong to 2 education agencies, led by Paw Paw Public School District (5 schools), Van Buren ISD (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 Paw Paw?
Paw Paw High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Paw Paw, with 638 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Paw Paw?
No school with an address in Paw Paw is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Paw Paw schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Paw Paw public schools is 15.6:1, similar to 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 Paw Paw 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