For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public schools serving 8,876 students in Portage, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 339 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Portage, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Portage, MI are Portage Central High School, Moorsbridge Elementary School and Portage West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portage, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Portage have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Portage, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Portage Central High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8135 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 1,385 students
Rank: #22.
Moorsbridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7361 Moorsbridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 591 students
Rank: #33.
Portage West Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Grades: 6-8
| 694 students
Rank: #44.
Portage Northern High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1000 Idaho Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Portage, MI 49024
(616) 323-5400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,218 students
Rank: #55.
Woodsedge Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 E Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9414
Grades: PK-12
| 220 students
Rank: #66.
12th Street Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6501 S 12th St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Portage Central Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8305 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-5600
Grades: 6-8
| 750 students
Rank: #88.
Lake Center Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
10011 Portage Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6355
Grades: PK-5
| 516 students
Rank: #99.
Amberly Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1010.
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1111.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Woodland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1212.
Portage North Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Grades: 6-8
| 547 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Haverhill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Grades: K-8
| 171 students
Rank: #1515.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8422 S Westnedge Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6100
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #1616.
Portage Community High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1010 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6700
Grades: 9-12
| 135 students
Portage, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Kalamazoo Resa - Local-based Speced Programs (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1819 East Milham Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9323
Grades: K-12
| 4 students
321 W South St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1912 Birch
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
1316 Barney Rd
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
5177 W Main St
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9855
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Reach And Teach (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
Po Box 1748
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Portage, MI 49081
(269) 276-9036
Grades: Inquire with school
| 52 students
1819 East Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 250-9214
Grades: 6-8
| 1 students
8106 Waylee Street
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Portage, MI 49002
(269) 323-6500
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Portage, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Portage, MI include Portage Central High School, Moorsbridge Elementary School and Portage West Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Portage?
16 public schools are located in Portage.
What percentage of students in Portage go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Portage are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Portage?
Portage public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Portage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Portage include: Portage Central High School vs. Portage Northern High School, Portage Northern High School vs. Portage Central High School, Portage West Middle School vs. Portage North Middle School
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