For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,331 students in 49002, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 146 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 49002, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 49002, MI are Portage Central Middle School, Portage Central High School and Woodsedge Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49002 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 48% statewide average). Schools in 49002, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 49002, MI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Central Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8305 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #22.
Portage Central High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8135 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,424 students
Rank: #33.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Milham Road
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Rank: #44.
Lake Center Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Grades: PK-5
| 539 students
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8422 South Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
49002, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kalamazoo Resa - Local-based Speced Programs (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1912 Birch
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1316 Barney Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5177 W Main St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1819 East Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
8106 Waylee Street
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49002, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49002, MI include Portage Central Middle School, Portage Central High School and Woodsedge Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in 49002, MI?
5 public schools are located in 49002, MI.
What percentage of students in 49002, MI go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 49002, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49002, MI?
49002, MI public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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