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Best Cass County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Eagle Lake Elementary School, Edwardsburg Middle School and Edwardsburg Intermediate 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 37% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eagle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
23889 Avenue C
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1040
Gr: 2-3 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Edwardsburg Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
69230 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1031
Gr: 6-8 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Edwardsburg Intermediate School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
27157 Us Highway 12
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1063
Gr: 4-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Pathfinders Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
501 N Paul St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4471
Gr: 6-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
North Pointe Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
704 Orchard St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 390-5055
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Marcellus Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
125 Burney St
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-3158
Gr: 6-8 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sister Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
68079 M 152
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4468
Gr: K-5 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
Justus Gage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Kincheloe Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
25121 Gage St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4464
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Dowagiac Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
57072 Riverside Dr
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4440
Gr: 6-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Sam Adams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
114 Depot St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1414.
Patrick Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
614 Spruce St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4450
Gr: K-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Cassopolis Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
725 Center St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0506
Gr: 6-8 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Edwardsburg Primary School
69100 Section St
Edwardsburg, MI 49112
(269) 663-1037
Gr: K-1 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

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 Eagle Lake Elementary School, Edwardsburg Middle School and Edwardsburg Intermediate 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?

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