For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 1,040 students in Plainwell, MI.
The top ranked public high schools in Plainwell, MI are Plainwell High School, Renaissance High School and Plainwell Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Plainwell, MI public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public high school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 48% statewide average). High schools in Plainwell have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public high schools.
Plainwell, MI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is equal to the Michigan average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Plainwell High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Michigan or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Plainwell, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainwell High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
684 102nd Ave
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-9554
Grades: 9-12
| 813 students
Rank: #22.
Renaissance High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
798 E Bridge St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8911
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-8911
Grades: 9-12
| 92 students
Rank: #33.
Plainwell Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 School Dr
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 873-4848
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 873-4848
Grades: K-12
| 135 students
Plainwell, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Michigan Career And Technical Institute High School (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
11611 Pine Lake Rd
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 664-4461
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Plainwell Young Adult Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
101 1/2 S. Main Street
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-2095
Grades: Inquire with school
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Plainwell, MI?
The top ranked public high schools in Plainwell, MI include Plainwell High School, Renaissance High School and Plainwell Virtual School.
How many public high schools are located in Plainwell?
3 public high schools are located in Plainwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Plainwell?
Plainwell public high schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public high schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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