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9 schools in Coldwater

Michigan · Public K-12

Coldwater sits inside Michigan and runs 9 public K-12 schools, serving about 3,575 students between them, an average of 397 per campus.

7-year change in Coldwater

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,575
+100 (+3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
7
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
79%
was 87%
% Hispanic
14%
was 10%
% Black
3%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Branch Area Careers CenterHigh11-120
Coldwater High SchoolHigh09-12981
Jefferson Elementary SchoolElementary02-03378
Lakeland Correctional FacilityHigh09-120
Lakeland Elementary SchoolElementary04-05375
Larsen Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-01463
Legg Middle SchoolMiddle06-08616
Pansophia AcademyCombinedKG-12514
Waldron Learning CenterCombinedPK-12248

About Coldwater

Public education in Coldwater, Michigan runs across 9 schools that educates roughly 3,575 students. By footprint, Coldwater sits in the mid-sized bracket.

On the level-by-level breakdown, the city consists of 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, and 2 other.

Five-year track record. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,575 students, grew 3% from the 3,475 reported in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment contracted from 87% to 79%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Coldwater discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Coldwater?
Coldwater, Michigan has 9 public K-12 schools serving approximately 3,575 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Coldwater?
Coldwater has 3 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Coldwater?
Coldwater High School is the largest public school in Coldwater by enrollment, with approximately 981 students.
What school districts serve Coldwater?
Coldwater is served by 4 public school districts, including Pansophia Academy, Branch ISD, Coldwater Community Schools, Michigan Department of Corrections.
What grade levels do public schools in Coldwater cover?
Public schools in Coldwater serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in Coldwater?
1 of the 9 public schools in Coldwater are charter schools.