For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,416 students in Whitehall, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitehall, MI are Whitehall Ealy Elementary School, Whitehall Middle School and White Lake Area Community Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitehall, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Whitehall have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Whitehall, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 E Sophia St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Gr: 3-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Whitehall Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
205 E Market St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Gr: PK-2 | 432 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Whitehall, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Muskegon County Youth Home (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Gr: 9-12
Youth Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitehall, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Whitehall, MI include Whitehall Ealy Elementary School, Whitehall Middle School and White Lake Area Community Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in Whitehall?
4 public elementary schools are located in Whitehall.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitehall?
Whitehall public elementary schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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