For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,172 students in 49509, MI (there are 5 private schools, serving 1,208 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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49509, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Godwin Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3546 Clyde Park Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 252-2030
Gr: K-3 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #22.
Oriole Park Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1420 40th St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7558
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7558
Gr: PK-4 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Wyoming High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Prairie Pkwy Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7580
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7580
Gr: 9-12 | 1,273 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
East Lee Campus
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
982 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 87 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Lee High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-3296
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-3296
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Wyoming Intermediate
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1331 33rd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7540
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7540
Gr: 5-6 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Godfrey Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1920 Godfrey Ave Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 243-0533
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 243-0533
Gr: 3-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Lee Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1335 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-3296
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-3296
Gr: 6-8 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
961 Joosten St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-8703
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 452-8703
Gr: PK-2 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
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 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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