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4 schools in Van Buren ISD

Michigan · 156 students · 3 cities

Van Buren ISD runs the local public-school system inside Michigan: 4 K-12 campuses serving roughly 156 students, with 2 high.

7-year change in Van Buren ISD

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
156
-83 (-35%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
3
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 68%
% Hispanic
17%
was 20%
% Black
9%
was 6%
% Asian
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollment
Bert Goens Learning CenterLawrenceCombinedPK-1270
Communitybased Transition CenterPaw PawHigh10-1253
Maple Creek Education CenterBangorCombinedKG-1233
Van Buren TechLawrenceHigh11-120

About Van Buren ISD

Van Buren ISD is a compact Michigan school district running 4 campuses with combined enrollment near 156.

For a sense of the school types, Van Buren ISD comprises 2 high schools and 2 combined or other.

Average enrollment per school in Van Buren ISD is about 39, below the Michigan average of roughly 406.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment decreased 35%: 239 students in SY 2017-18 versus 156 in SY 2024-25. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment contracted from 20% to 17%.

On allk12, the community for Van Buren ISD discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are in Van Buren ISD?
Van Buren ISD operates 4 public K-12 schools in Michigan, serving approximately 156 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Van Buren ISD?
Van Buren ISD includes 2 high, 2 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school in Van Buren ISD?
Bert Goens Learning Center is the largest public school in Van Buren ISD by enrollment, with approximately 70 students.
What grade levels does Van Buren ISD serve?
Van Buren ISD schools serve students from pre-K through grade 12, across 4 campuses.
What cities does Van Buren ISD serve?
Van Buren ISD operates schools in Lawrence, Paw Paw, Bangor across Michigan.