For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,718 students in 49445, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49445, MI are North Muskegon Middle School, North Muskegon Elementary School and Reethspuffer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49445 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49445, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49445, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Muskegon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Gr: PK-4 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Reethspuffer Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Gr: 5-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
49445, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ci Regional Special Education Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Gr: K-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Duck Creek Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4600 N. Gibson Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Reeths-puffer Special Education Consortium (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1545 Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3143
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3143
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 49445, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 49445, MI include North Muskegon Middle School, North Muskegon Elementary School and Reethspuffer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49445?
6 public elementary schools are located in 49445.
What is the racial composition of students in 49445?
49445 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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