Best 49098 Michigan Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,436 students in 49098, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 115 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 49098, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49098, MI are Watervliet Senior High School, Watervliet Middle School and Way Watervliet High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49098 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49098, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49098, MI Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Gr: 6-8 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
287 West Baldwin Ave
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Gr: 3-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
433 Lucinda Ln
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Gr: PK-2 | 347 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 49098, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49098, MI include Watervliet Senior High School, Watervliet Middle School and Way Watervliet High School.
How many public schools are located in 49098?
5 public schools are located in 49098.
What percentage of students in 49098 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 49098 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49098?
49098 public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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