For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 3,318 students in 49002, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 135 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 49002, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49002, MI are Portage Central High School, Woodsedge Learning Center and Portage Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49002 have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49002, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49002, MI Public Schools (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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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
49002, 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
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 49002, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49002, MI include Portage Central High School, Woodsedge Learning Center and Portage Central Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49002?
5 public schools are located in 49002.
What percentage of students in 49002 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 49002 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49002?
49002 public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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