For the 2024-25 school year, there are 70 public schools serving 25,567 students in Muskegon County, MI (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,497 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Muskegon County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Muskegon County, MI are Beach Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and Shettler School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskegon County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Muskegon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Muskegon County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2741 Heights Ravenna Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Grades: K-5
| 308 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Churchill Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
961 Porter Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1276
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1276
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shettler School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2187 Shettler Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Grades: PK-5
| 318 students
Rank: #44.
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
425 E Sophia St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Grades: 3-5
| 401 students
Rank: #55.
North Muskegon High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #66.
North Muskegon Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Grades: 6-8
| 223 students
Rank: #77.
Fruitport Alternative High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 17 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 114 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Rank: #8 - 108. - 10.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Grades: PK-12
| 109 students
Rank: #1111.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 154 students
Rank: #1212.
Whitehall Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 4th St
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oakridge Fusion
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7319
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7319
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
Rank: #1515.
Wesley School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Grades: PK-12
| 112 students
Rank: #1616.
Oehrli Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: 1-5
| 465 students
Rank: #1717.
Mona Shores High School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Seminole Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,268 students
Rank: #1818.
Whitehall Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #1919.
Twin Lake School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3175 5th St
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Grades: PK-4
| 212 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Grades: PK-4
| 411 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
North Muskegon Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Grades: K-5
| 376 students
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2951 Leon St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #2323.
Mona Shores Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Woodside Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Grades: 6-8
| 902 students
Rank: #2424.
Montague High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 464 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Reethspuffer Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Grades: 6-8
| 542 students
Rank: #2727.
Ross Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1773
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1773
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #2828.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Grades: PK-4
| 603 students
Rank: #2929.
Reethspuffer High School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Grades: 9-12
| 1,177 students
Rank: #3030.
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Park St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Grades: PK-7
| 557 students
Rank: #3131.
Fruitport High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 N 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Grades: 9-12
| 810 students
Rank: #3232.
Fruitport Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3113 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3128
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rank: #3333.
Holton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6477 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1725
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1725
Grades: 9-12
| 249 students
Rank: #3434.
Oakridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Grades: 9-12
| 561 students
Rank: #3535.
Edgewood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3171
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3171
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
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Muskegon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
571 E. Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2100
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
1875 Waterworks Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
160 E. Barney Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Grades: K-6
| 168 students
Ci Regional Special Education Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Grades: K-5
| 9 students
Duck Creek Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4600 N. Gibson Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
3113 Pontaluna Road
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-4102
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-4102
Grades: PK
| n/a students
221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7204
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7204
Grades: 11-12
| 99 students
Edgewood Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Grades: 2-5
| 238 students
Ellen G. Loftis School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
2301 6th St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Grades: K-5
| 218 students
3001 Jefferson Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Grades: Inquire with school
| 12 students
1213 West Hackley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1213 W. Hackley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Jolman School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
2389 E. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Grades: 2-5
| 367 students
M.l. King Junior Elementary School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
600 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Grades: K-1
| 180 students
Maisd Early On Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
630 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Marquette High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
480 Bennett Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2611
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2611
Grades: PK-5
| 83 students
Martin Luther King Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
600 East Barney
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Mcec High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
571 East Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2530
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2530
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2750
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2750
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
2885 Hyde Park Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3443
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3443
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4859 Williams St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Muskegon County Youth Home (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
Muskegon Heights Adultcomm. Ed. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
160 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Grades: 8-12
| 76 students
Muskegon Heights Middle School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
55 East Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
Nelson Ec Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2200
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2200
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1161 West Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
North-east Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1001 E. Wesley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-0534
Grades: K-12
| 25 students
1050 Carr Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Orchard View Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
35 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Orchard View Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Magnet School
1074 Shonat Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Grades: 2-5
| 468 students
1442 E. Broadway Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 720-2400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 720-2400
Grades: K-5
| 216 students
Reeths-puffer Special Education Consortium (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1545 Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3143
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3143
Grades: K-12
| 29 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Muskegon County, MI include Beach Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and Shettler School.
How many public schools are located in Muskegon County?
70 public schools are located in Muskegon County.
What percentage of students in Muskegon County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Muskegon County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Muskegon County include: Oakridge High School vs. Orchard View High School, Orchard View High School vs. Oakridge High School, Marquette Elementary School vs. Bunker Elementary School
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