For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 665 students in 49096, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 25 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 49096, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49096, MI are Maple Valley Jrsr High School and Maplewood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49096 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49096, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49096, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maple Valley Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11090 Nashville Hwy
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 852-9275
Gr: 7-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Maplewood School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
170 Seminary St
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 726-0600
Vermontville, MI 49096
(517) 726-0600
Gr: 3-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49096, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49096, MI include Maple Valley Jrsr High School and Maplewood School.
How many public schools are located in 49096?
3 public schools are located in 49096.
What percentage of students in 49096 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 49096 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49096?
49096 public schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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