For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 495 students in 49444, MI.
The top ranked public charter schools in 49444, MI are Dr Martin Luther King Academy and Muskegon Heights Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 49444 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 32% statewide average). Charter schools in 49444, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter school average of 68% (majority Black).
Best 49444, MI Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3600
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3600
Gr: 3-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Muskegon Heights Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2441 Sanford St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3700
Gr: 7-12 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Charter School
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3280
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
49444, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 E. Barney Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Gr: 2-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2301 6th St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 96%
3001 Jefferson Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
600 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Gr: K-1 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
600 East Barney
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Gr: K-1
Muskegon Heights Adultcomm. Ed. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
160 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Gr: 8-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
55 East Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1442 E. Broadway Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 720-2400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 720-2400
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
2140 Valley Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 722-7118
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 722-7118
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
West Shoreline Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2500 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-1122
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-1122
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 49444, MI?
The top ranked public charter schools in 49444, MI include Dr Martin Luther King Academy and Muskegon Heights Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 49444?
3 public charter schools are located in 49444.
What is the racial composition of students in 49444?
49444 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public charter schools average of 68% (majority Black).
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