For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,363 students in 49097, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49097, MI are Indian Lake Elementary School, Vicksburg Middle School and Sunset Lake Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49097 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49097, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49097, MI Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Lake Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Vicksburg Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
348 E Prairie St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1300
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1300
Gr: 6-8 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Sunset Lake Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
201 N Boulevard St
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1500
Vicksburg, MI 49097
(269) 321-1500
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
49097, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49097, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49097, MI include Indian Lake Elementary School, Vicksburg Middle School and Sunset Lake Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49097?
3 public elementary schools are located in 49097.
What is the racial composition of students in 49097?
49097 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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