📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 11 Rated Districts in Van Buren County, MI
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mattawan Consolidated School | Mattawan | 10/10 Excellent | 91st |
| #2 | Gobles Public School District | Gobles | 6/10 Average | 58th |
| #3 | Paw Paw Public School District | Paw Paw | 6/10 Average | 56th |
| #4 | Lawton Community School District | Lawton | 5/10 Average | 46th |
| #5 | Decatur Public Schools | Decatur | 4/10 Below Average | 32nd |
| #6 | South Haven Public Schools | South Haven | 3/10 Below Average | 29th |
| #7 | Bangor Public Schools | Bangor | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #8 | Lawrence Public School District | Lawrence | 2/10 Poor | 13th |
| #9 | Hartford Public School District | Hartford | 2/10 Poor | 10th |
| #10 | Bloomingdale Public School District | Bloomingdale | 1/10 Poor | 9th |
| #11 | Covert Public Schools | Covert | 1/10 Poor | 3rd |
Best School Districts in Van Buren County, Michigan (2026)
This page lists the 11 public school districts headquartered in Van Buren County, Michigan that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Michigan, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Van Buren County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Van Buren County, Michigan? ▼
Among the 11 rated districts in Van Buren County, Michigan, the highest-rated is Mattawan Consolidated School (Mattawan), rated 10/10 (Excellent) and in the 91st percentile of Michigan districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.