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6 schools in Paw Paw

Michigan · Public K-12

Whether you are tracking a high school, middle school, or elementary campus, Paw Paw's 6 public K-12 schools collectively enroll about 2,199 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 3 high).

7-year change in Paw Paw

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,199
-57 (-3%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
6
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
80%
was 87%
% Hispanic
12%
was 8%
% Black
1%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Cedar Street Community and Family CenterHigh06-1276
Communitybased Transition CenterHigh10-1253
Paw Paw Early Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02481
Paw Paw High SchoolHigh09-12638
Paw Paw Later ElementaryElementary03-05453
Paw Paw Middle SchoolMiddle06-08498

About Paw Paw

Public education in Paw Paw, Michigan runs across 6 schools that teaches roughly 2,199 students. By footprint, Paw Paw sits in the moderately sized bracket.

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

Per-campus enrollment runs near 367, below the state mean of about 406.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment fell 3%: 2,256 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,199 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 87% to 80%.

On allk12, the community for Paw Paw discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Paw Paw, Michigan?
There are 6 public K-12 schools in Paw Paw, with a combined enrollment of about 2,199.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Paw Paw?
Paw Paw has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Paw Paw?
Paw Paw High School is the largest public school in Paw Paw by enrollment, with approximately 638 students.
What school districts serve Paw Paw?
Paw Paw is served by 2 public school districts, including Paw Paw Public School District, Van Buren ISD.
What grade levels do public schools in Paw Paw cover?
Public schools in Paw Paw serve students from pre-K through grade 12.