| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mattawan Consolidated School | Mattawan | 10/10 Excellent · 91st pct | 3,610 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Gobles Public School District | Gobles | 6/10 Average · 58th pct | 737 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Paw Paw Public School District | Paw Paw | 6/10 Average · 56th pct | 2,191 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Lawton Community School District | Lawton | 5/10 Average · 46th pct | 1,050 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Decatur Public Schools | Decatur | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 785 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| South Haven Public Schools | Lacota | 3/10 Below Average · 29th pct | 1,798 | 6 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Bangor Public Schools | Bangor | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 998 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Lawrence Public School District | Lawrence | 2/10 Poor · 13th pct | 419 | 2 | K–12 | 1 |
| Hartford Public School District | Hartford | 2/10 Poor · 10th pct | 1,364 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Bloomingdale Public School District | Bloomingdale | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 1,090 | 3 | K–12 | 2 |
| Covert Public Schools | Covert | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 308 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Van Buren County compares
Together they enroll 14,350 students across 41 schools. The largest is Mattawan Consolidated School with 3,610 students. Districts here average 3.8/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Van Buren County, Michigan
Van Buren County has 11 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Van Buren County is Mattawan Consolidated School (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
Enter your zip code on any page to confirm your exact district assignment — district boundaries are address-specific and may not follow county or city lines.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Van Buren County, MI?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Van Buren County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Van Buren County, MI?
Of the districts serving Van Buren County, Mattawan Consolidated School has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 91st percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.