For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,221 students in 49431, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 142 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 49431, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49431, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 49431 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49431, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, 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 49431, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Developmental Classroomswsesd
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Grades: K-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Ludington High School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: 9-12
| 684 students
Rank: #33.
Oj Dejonge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 E Tinkham Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Grades: 6-8
| 477 students
Rank: #44.
Early Childhood Sewsesd
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1608
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Ludington Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5771 W Bryant Rd
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Grades: PK-5
| 902 students
2130 W Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Grades: 11-12
| 55 students
49431, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2130 West Us10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1545
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1545
Grades: PK
| n/a students
721 Anderson St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3830
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3830
Grades: K-2
| 237 students
502 West Haight St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3840
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3840
Grades: K-2
| 226 students
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
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2130 West Us Hwy 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 757-3716
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
1115 South Madison St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3850
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3850
Grades: PK
| n/a students
4964 S. Stiles Road
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8467
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-8467
Grades: K-4
| 105 students
6498 W. Decker Road
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Grades: 3-6
| 176 students
Student Services (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2130 West Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1602
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1602
Grades: PK-12
| 2 students
809 E. Tinkham Ave.
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Grades: K-2
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49431, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49431, MI include Developmental Classroomswsesd, Ludington High School and Oj Dejonge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49431?
6 public schools are located in 49431.
What percentage of students in 49431 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 49431 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49431?
49431 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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