For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,456 students in 49098, MI (there are 1 private school, serving 142 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 49098, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top ranked public schools in 49098, MI are Way Watervliet High School, Watervliet Middle School and Watervliet Senior 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 30% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), 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 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 35% (majority Black).
Best 49098, MI Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Way Watervliet High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
450 E Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0897
Grades: 9-12
| 93 students
Rank: #22.
Watervliet Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 East Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0780
Grades: 6-8
| 313 students
Rank: #33.
Watervliet Senior High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
450 East Saint Joseph St
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0734
Grades: 9-12
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
North Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
287 West Baldwin Ave
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0824
Grades: 3-5
| 308 students
Rank: n/an/a
433 Lucinda Ln
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Watervliet, MI 49098
(269) 463-0820
Grades: PK-2
| 347 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49098, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49098, MI include Way Watervliet High School, Watervliet Middle School and Watervliet Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 49098, MI?
5 public schools are located in 49098, MI.
What percentage of students in 49098, MI go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 49098, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49098, MI?
49098, MI public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 35% (majority Black).
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