For the 2024 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 3,934 students in Mason County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 191 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Mason County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in Mason County, 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.
Mason County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Mason County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Mason County (2024)
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 West Us Highway 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1671
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 898-1671
Grades: K-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Ludington High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
508 North Washington Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 704 students
Rank: #33.
Oj Dejonge Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
706 East Tinkham Ave
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3810
Grades: 6-8
| 462 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-K
| n/a students
Rank: #55.
Foster School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
505 East Foster St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3820
Grades: 3-5
| 436 students
Rank: #66.
Mason County Eastern Junior Highhigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 South Main St
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Grades: 7-12
| 185 students
Rank: #77.
Mason County Central MiddleSchool
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 West Beryl St
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Grades: 6-8
| 300 students
Rank: #88.
Mason County Eastern Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18 South Main St
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Custer, MI 49405
(231) 757-3733
Grades: PK-6
| 226 students
Rank: #99.
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 West Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Grades: 3-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1010.
Gateway To Success Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 N Scottville Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1111.
Mason County Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 West Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 392 students
2130 W Us 10
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 843-5935
Grades: 11-12
| 52 students
Rank: n/an/a
721 Anderson St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3830
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3830
Grades: K-2
| 237 students
Rank: n/an/a
502 West Haight St
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3840
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3840
Grades: K-2
| 226 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 West Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Grades: K-2
| 243 students
Mason County 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
Free Soil Community Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
8480 North Democrat St
Free Soil, MI 49411
(231) 690-1517
Free Soil, MI 49411
(231) 690-1517
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
8480 N. Democrat Street
Free Soil, MI 49411
(231) 464-5651
Free Soil, MI 49411
(231) 464-5651
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Journey Junior/senior High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1916 West Us Highway 10 31
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5700
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 116 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
South Hamlin Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Magnet School
6498 W. Decker Road
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Grades: 3-6
| 176 students
Student Services (Closed 2021)
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
Summit School (Closed 2005)
Magnet School
809 E. Tinkham Ave.
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Ludington, MI 49431
(231) 845-3860
Grades: K-2
| 64 students
4171 N. Stiles Rd.
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4171 N. Stiles Road
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
West Shore Esd Career Technical Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
3000 N Stiles Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Mason County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Mason County, MI include Developmental Classroomswsesd, Ludington High School and Oj Dejonge Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Mason County, MI?
15 public schools are located in Mason County, MI.
What percentage of students in Mason County, MI go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Mason County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in Mason County, MI?
Mason County, MI public schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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