For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,558 students in 49024, MI (there are 2 private schools, serving 204 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 49024, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49024, MI are Portage West Middle School, Moorsbridge Elementary School and Portage Northern High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49024 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49024, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49024, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portage West Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7145 Moors Bridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 694 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Moorsbridge Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7361 Moorsbridge Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6400
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,218 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 574 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Amberly Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6637 Amberly St
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5900
Gr: PK-5 | 520 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Angling Road Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5340 Angling Rd
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 363 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1401 Woodland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Portage North Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 W Milham Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-5700
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Haverhill Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6633 Haverhill Ave
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 323-6200
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Oakland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6325 Oakland Dr
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Portage, MI 49024
(269) 324-8951
Gr: K-8 | 171 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1111.
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
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49024, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49024, MI include Portage West Middle School, Moorsbridge Elementary School and Portage Northern High School.
How many public schools are located in 49024?
11 public schools are located in 49024.
What percentage of students in 49024 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 49024 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49024?
49024 public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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