For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public elementary schools serving 4,140 students in Cass County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, MI are Edwardsburg Intermediate School, Edwardsburg Middle School and Eagle Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Cass County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Edwardsburg Intermediate School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27157 Us Highway 12
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1063
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1063
Grades: 4-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Edwardsburg Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
69230 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Grades: 6-8
| 636 students
Rank: #33.
Eagle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
23889 Avenue C
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1040
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1040
Grades: 2-3
| 400 students
Rank: #44.
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
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Grades: PK-12
| 66 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Grades: K-12
| 43 students
Rank: #77.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Justus Gage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Kincheloe Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25121 Gage St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Marcellus Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Sister Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
68079 M 152
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4468
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4468
Grades: K-5
| 168 students
Rank: #1212.
Dowagiac Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Grades: 6-8
| 379 students
Rank: #1313.
Sam Adams Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
114 Depot St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Grades: K-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1414.
Cassopolis Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0503
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0503
Grades: 6-8
| 207 students
Rank: #1515.
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
614 Spruce St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
69100 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1037
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1037
Grades: PK-1
| 331 students
Cass County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
14701 Us-12
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Union, MI 49130
(269) 641-5544
Grades: 1-6
| 84 students
Chicago Road School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
69410 Section Street
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1024
Grades: Inquire with school
| 16 students
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0516
Grades: K-4
| 381 students
61682 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
206 Main Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4462
Grades: PK-K
| 172 students
123 N Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-7655
Grades: K-12
| 32 students
614 Spruce Street
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cass County, MI include Edwardsburg Intermediate School, Edwardsburg Middle School and Eagle Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cass County?
16 public elementary schools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cass County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cass County include: Justus Gage Elementary School vs. Kincheloe Elementary School, Kincheloe Elementary School vs. Justus Gage Elementary School, Patrick Hamilton Elementary School vs. Justus Gage Elementary School
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