For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,492 students in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI.
The top ranked public schools in West Portage are 12th Street Elementary School, Amberly Elementary School and Angling Road Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
12th Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 S 12th St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #22.
Amberly Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage, MI include 12th Street Elementary School, Amberly Elementary School and Angling Road Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage?
the neighborhood of West Portage, Portage public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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