Best 49509 Michigan Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,319 students in 49509, MI (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,227 private students). 78% of all K-12 students in 49509, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 49509, MI are West Godwin Elementary School, Oriole Park Elementary School and Wyoming High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49509 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49509, MI have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).

Best 49509, MI Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Gr: K-2 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #22.
Oriole Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 40th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7558
Gr: PK-4 | 284 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Wyoming High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Prairie Pkwy Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,283 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #44.
East Lee Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
982 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Lee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 508 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Wyoming Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1331 33rd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7540
Gr: 5-6 | 600 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Godfrey Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1920 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 243-0533
Gr: 3-5 | 344 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Lee Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1335 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-3296
Gr: 6-8 | 386 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
961 Joosten St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-8703
Gr: PK-2 | 377 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49509 Michigan

49509, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1585 36th Street Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7587
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
982 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Gr: 9-12
1585 36th Street Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7535
Gr: 9-12 | 215 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
977 44th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 532-1585
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
977 44th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 532-1585
Gr: K-8 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
2929 Rogers Lane Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7516
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Southwest Secondary (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
2950 Clyde Park S.w.
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 249-7612
Gr: 6-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 14%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 49509, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49509, MI include West Godwin Elementary School, Oriole Park Elementary School and Wyoming High School.
How many public schools are located in 49509?
9 public schools are located in 49509.
What percentage of students in 49509 go to public school?
78% of all K-12 students in 49509 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49509?
49509 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).

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