For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,221 students in Ludington, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Ludington, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Ludington, MI are Developmental Classroomswsesd, Ludington High School and Oj Dejonge Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ludington, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Ludington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ludington, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Developmental Classroomswsesd
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Gr: K-12 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Ludington High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 N Washington Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 684 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Oj Dejonge Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 E Tinkham Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Ludington Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5771 W Bryant Rd
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Gr: PK-5 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Gr: 11-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 55:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Sewsesd
Special Education School
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Gr: PK
Ludington, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
721 Anderson St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3830
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3830
Gr: K-2 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
502 West Haight St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3840
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3840
Gr: K-2 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Mason-lake Early Childhood Developmental Delay Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2130 West Us10 Hwy
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Gr: PK
2130 West Us Hwy 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Gr: Inquire with school
1115 South Madison St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3850
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3850
Gr: PK
4964 S. Stiles Road
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8467
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8467
Gr: K-4 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
6498 W. Decker Road
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Gr: 3-6 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Student Services (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2130 West Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1602
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1602
Gr: PK-12 | 2 students
809 E. Tinkham Ave.
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Gr: K-2 | 64 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Ludington, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Ludington, MI include Developmental Classroomswsesd, Ludington High School and Oj Dejonge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Ludington?
6 public schools are located in Ludington.
What percentage of students in Ludington go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Ludington are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ludington?
Ludington public schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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