Schools in Dowagiac, Michigan (2025)
5 schools · 1,600 students · 5 public · median Enrollment 262.
Dowagiac, in Michigan, has 5 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,600 students. By level there are 3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle; by sector 5 public.
The median Enrollment across Dowagiac's schools is 262, below the Michigan median of 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
5 of the 5 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Justus Gage Elementary School (33.2, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by Kincheloe Elementary School (26.5, lower 50% of elementary schools nationally), and Union High School (25.1, lower 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Union High School (507 students), Dowagiac Middle School (393 students), Justus Gage Elementary School (262 students).
Ranked schools in Dowagiac
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 133Justus Gage Elementary SchoolDowagiac · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 262 students
- 227Kincheloe Elementary SchoolDowagiac · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 214 students
- 325Union High SchoolDowagiac · Public High17% Math proficiency · 507 students
- 422Dowagiac Middle SchoolDowagiac · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 393 students
- 515Patrick Hamilton ElementaryDowagiac · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 224 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Justus Gage Elementary School Dowagiac · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 33.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 262 |
| 2 | Kincheloe Elementary School Dowagiac · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 214 |
| 3 | Union High School Dowagiac · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 25.1 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 507 |
| 4 | Dowagiac Middle School Dowagiac · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 393 |
| 5 | Patrick Hamilton Elementary Dowagiac · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 14.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 224 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Dowagiac?
Justus Gage Elementary School is the highest-ranked school in Dowagiac with a Success Index (US) of 33.2 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Dowagiac?
Dowagiac has 5 schools (3 elementary, 1 high, 1 middle) educating 1,600 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Dowagiac?
The median Enrollment across schools in Dowagiac is 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.