For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 689 students in 49096, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 49096, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49096, MI are Maple Valley Pathways High School, Maple Valley Jrsr High School and Maplewood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49096 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49096, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49096, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maple Valley Pathways High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9699
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Valley Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Grades: 7-12
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Maplewood School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Seminary St
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 726-0600
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 726-0600
Grades: 3-6
| 282 students
49096, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Eaton County Day Treatment (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
11090 Nashville Highway
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9794
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9794
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49096, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49096, MI include Maple Valley Pathways High School, Maple Valley Jrsr High School and Maplewood School.
How many public schools are located in 49096?
3 public schools are located in 49096.
What percentage of students in 49096 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 49096 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49096?
49096 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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