For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,421 students in 49677, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 84 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 49677, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49677, MI are Reed City Middle School, Reed City High School and Gt Norman Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49677 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49677, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49677, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Reed City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Gr: 5-8 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Reed City High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
225 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-2224
Gr: 9-12 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Gt Norman Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
338 W Lincoln Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5548
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
49677, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
225 West Church
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Reed City Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
829 S Chestnut Suite B
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
238 W. Lincoln Street
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Gr: 4-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49677, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49677, MI include Reed City Middle School, Reed City High School and Gt Norman Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49677?
4 public schools are located in 49677.
What percentage of students in 49677 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 49677 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49677?
49677 public schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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