For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,452 students in 49098, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 49098, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49098, MI are Way Watervliet High School, Watervliet Middle School and Watervliet Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49098 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49098, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 36% (majority Black).
Best 49098, MI Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 288 students
Rank: #33.
Watervliet Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
287 West Baldwin Ave
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Grades: 3-5
| 317 students
Rank: n/an/a
South Elementary School
Magnet School
433 Lucinda Ln
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Grades: PK-2
| 359 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49098, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49098, MI include Way Watervliet High School, Watervliet Middle School and Watervliet Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 49098?
5 public schools are located in 49098.
What percentage of students in 49098 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 49098 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49098?
49098 public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 36% (majority Black).
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