For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,380 students in Coldwater, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Coldwater, MI are Legg Middle School, Waldron Learning Center and Pansophia Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Coldwater, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Coldwater have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Coldwater, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Legg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Green St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5940
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5940
Gr: 6-8 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Waldron Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5821
Gr: PK-12 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Pansophia Academy
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
52 Abbott Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-4686
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Coldwater, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bisd Sp. Ed. Programs In Local Districts (Closed 2016)
Special Education School
214 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5800
Gr: K-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Camp Branch Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
19 4th St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 278-3204
Gr: 9-12
Coldwater Adult & Secondary Learning Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5900
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Dorothy Legg Learning Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
212 Bishop Ave
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5830
Gr: 6-12
1011 School Drive
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 297-5965
Gr: Inquire with school | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
70 Tibbits St
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Coldwater, MI 49036
(517) 279-5975
Gr: K-3 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Coldwater, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Coldwater, MI include Legg Middle School, Waldron Learning Center and Pansophia Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Coldwater?
3 public middle schools are located in Coldwater.
What is the racial composition of students in Coldwater?
Coldwater public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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