For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,247 students in 49437, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 40 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 49437, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49437, MI are Oehrli Elementary School, Nellie B Chisholm Middle School and Montague High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49437 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49437, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49437, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oehrli Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: 1-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Montague High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: PK-K | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
49437, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4859 Williams St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Gr: PK
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49437, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49437, MI include Oehrli Elementary School, Nellie B Chisholm Middle School and Montague High School.
How many public schools are located in 49437?
4 public schools are located in 49437.
What percentage of students in 49437 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 49437 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49437?
49437 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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