Best 49445 Michigan Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,107 students in 49445, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49445, MI are North Muskegon Middle School, North Muskegon High School and North Muskegon Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49445 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49445, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49445, MI Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
North Muskegon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
North Muskegon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Gr: PK-4 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Reethspuffer High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,107 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #88.
Reethspuffer Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Gr: 5-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Pennsylvania Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 638-0253
Gr: K | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 49445, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49445, MI include North Muskegon Middle School, North Muskegon High School and North Muskegon Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49445?
9 public schools are located in 49445.
What is the racial composition of students in 49445?
49445 public schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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