For the 2025 school year, there are 47 public elementary schools serving 16,629 students in Muskegon County, MI.
The top ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Muskegon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Muskegon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary 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
| 296 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Churchill Elementary 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
| 426 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Shettler 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
| 303 students
Rank: #44.
Whitehall Ealy Elementary 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
| 411 students
Rank: #55.
North Muskegon Middle 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
| 229 students
Rank: #66.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative 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
| 118 students
Rank: #77.
Whitehall Middle 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
| 398 students
Rank: #88.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative 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
| 34 students
Rank: #99.
Wesley School
Special Education 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
| 117 students
Rank: #1010.
Oehrli Elementary 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
| 441 students
Rank: #1111.
Twin Lake 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
| 213 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Central Elementary 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
| 424 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
North Muskegon Elementary 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: PK-5
| 391 students
Rank: #1414.
Lincoln Park Elementary 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
| 414 students
Rank: #1515.
Mona Shores Middle 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
| 937 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle 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
| 321 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Reethspuffer Middle 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
| 547 students
Rank: #1818.
Ross Park Elementary 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
| 446 students
Rank: #1919.
Reethspuffer Elementary 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
| 597 students
Rank: #2020.
Oakridge Lower Elementary 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
| 541 students
Rank: #2121.
Fruitport Middle 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
| 613 students
Rank: #2222.
Edgewood Elementary 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
| 589 students
Rank: #2323.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6245 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1825
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1825
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Greenwich Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #2626.
Beechnau Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12322 Stafford St
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2258
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2258
Grades: PK-4
| 398 students
Rank: #2727.
Reethspuffer Intermediate School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Grades: 5-6
| 530 students
Rank: #2828.
Oakridge Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
251 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Grades: 3-12
| 270 students
Rank: #2929.
Ravenna Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 S Ravenna Rd
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2268
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2268
Grades: 5-8
| 313 students
Rank: #3030.
Holton Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6477 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1775
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1775
Grades: 6-8
| 194 students
Rank: #3131.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Grades: K-9
| 644 students
Rank: #3232.
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
481 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7508
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7508
Grades: 1-6
| 445 students
Rank: #3333.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Rank: #3434.
Orchard View Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1500
Grades: 5-10
| 454 students
Rank: #3535.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Grades: PK-6
| 369 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
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Grades: 2-5
| 238 students
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
2389 E. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Grades: 2-5
| 367 students
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
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
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: PK-K
| 124 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
160 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Grades: 8-12
| 76 students
55 East Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
1150 Amity Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Grades: 6-8
| 691 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
1074 Shonat Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Grades: 2-5
| 468 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Muskegon County, MI include Beach Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and Shettler School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Muskegon County?
47 public elementary schools are located in Muskegon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Muskegon County include: Marquette Elementary School vs. Bunker Elementary School, Bunker Elementary School vs. Marquette Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School vs. Lincoln Park Elementary School
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