For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,205 students in 49097, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49097, MI are Indian Lake Elementary School, Vicksburg High School and Vicksburg Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49097 have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49097, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49097, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Indian Lake Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11901 S 30th St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1400
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #22.
Vicksburg High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 E Highway St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1088
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 726 students
Rank: #33.
Vicksburg Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
348 E Prairie St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1300
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1300
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Sunset Lake Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Boulevard St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1500
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1500
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #55.
Vicksburg Pathways High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 S Kalamazoo St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1088
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1088
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
49097, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Adult And Community Ed Building Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
301 South Kalamazoo St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1020
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49097, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49097, MI include Indian Lake Elementary School, Vicksburg High School and Vicksburg Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 49097?
5 public schools are located in 49097.
What is the racial composition of students in 49097?
49097 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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