For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,134 students in 49441, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 798 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 49441, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49441, MI are Churchill Elementary School, Muskegon Community Education Center and Mona Shores High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49441 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49441, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49441, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
961 Porter Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1276
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1276
Grades: PK-5
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Muskegon Community Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 W Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 103 students
Rank: #33.
Mona Shores High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Seminole Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,232 students
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2951 Leon St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Grades: PK-5
| 414 students
Rank: #55.
Mona Shores Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Woodside Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Grades: 6-8
| 937 students
Rank: #66.
Ross Park Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1773
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1773
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Greenwich Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Grades: PK-5
| 456 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 155 students
Rank: #99.
Muskegon High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,020 students
Rank: #1010.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Grades: PK-5
| 620 students
Rank: #1111.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2600
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 320 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Grades: 6-12
| 5 students
49441, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1875 Waterworks Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Grades: K-5
| 178 students
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
1213 West Hackley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1213 W. Hackley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Grades: K-5
| 220 students
Nelson Ec Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Grades: PK-K
| 17 students
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2200
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2200
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1161 West Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Grades: PK-5
| 422 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49441, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49441, MI include Churchill Elementary School, Muskegon Community Education Center and Mona Shores High School.
How many public schools are located in 49441?
12 public schools are located in 49441.
What percentage of students in 49441 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 49441 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49441?
49441 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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