Total enrollment
2,332
-187 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
5 schools in Plainwell
Michigan · Public K-12
Plainwell, Michigan operates 5 public K-12 schools between its neighborhoods, enrolling about 2,332 students (around 466 per campus).
7-year change in Plainwell
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
5
-1 (-17%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
86%
was 90%
% Hispanic
6%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 1%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gilkey Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 439 |
| Plainwell High School | High | 09-12 | 828 |
| Plainwell Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 569 |
| Renaissance High School | High | 09-12 | 86 |
| Starr Elementary School | Elementary | PK-05 | 410 |
About Plainwell
Public education in Plainwell, Michigan runs across 5 schools that serves roughly 2,332 students. By footprint, Plainwell sits in the compact bracket.
For a sense of the school types, the city covers 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high.
Average school size in Plainwell is around 466 students, 15% meaningfully above the Michigan average of about 406.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Plainwell has shrank 7% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 2,519 students to 2,332. Plainwell now counts 5 public schools, down from 6 in SY 2017-18. Demographically, the White share of enrollment declined from 90% to 86%.
On allk12, the community for Plainwell discusses comparison threads between local schools and program reviews. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.