For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,097 students in Oceana County, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 213 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Oceana County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Oceana County, MI are Pentwater Public School, Shelby Middle School and Hart Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oceana County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Oceana County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Oceana County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pentwater Public School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Park St
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Pentwater, MI 49449
(231) 869-4100
Gr: PK-12 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
308 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6320
Gr: 5-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Spitler Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
302 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6340
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-6340
Gr: K-4 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
Hart High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 Johnson St W
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Hart, MI 49420
(231) 873-5691
Gr: 9-12 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #66.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #77.
David C Outwin Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6475
Gr: 6-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Patricia St Clair Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6615
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6615
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Hesperia High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
96 S Division St
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Hesperia, MI 49421
(231) 854-6385
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Walkerville Public School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Lathrop St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: 3-12 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1111.
Shelby Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1285 S Oceana Dr
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Gr: K-5 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
170 E North St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: PK-2 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Oceana County, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in Oceana County, MI include Pentwater Public School, Shelby Middle School and Hart Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Oceana County?
11 public schools are located in Oceana County.
What percentage of students in Oceana County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Oceana County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oceana County?
Oceana County public schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oceana County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oceana County include: Patricia St Clair Elementary School vs. Spitler Elementary School, Spitler Elementary School vs. Patricia St Clair Elementary School, Hesperia High School vs. Walkerville Public School
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