For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,214 students in Montague, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Montague, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Montague, MI are Oehrli Elementary School, Montague High School and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montague, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Montague have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Montague, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oehrli Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: 1-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Montague High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Grades: 9-12
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Montague, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: PK-K
| 124 students
4859 Williams St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Montague, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Montague, MI include Oehrli Elementary School, Montague High School and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Montague?
3 public schools are located in Montague.
What percentage of students in Montague go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Montague are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Montague?
Montague public schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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