For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public schools serving 24,569 students in Muskegon County, MI (there are , serving 1,497 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Muskegon County, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Muskegon County, MI are Beach Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and North Muskegon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Muskegon County, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in Muskegon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Muskegon County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2741 Heights Ravenna Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
961 Porter Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1276
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1276
Gr: PK-5 | 426 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Shettler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2187 Shettler Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
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 | 411 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
North Muskegon High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4113
Gr: 9-12 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #77.
Fruitport Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
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 | 398 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Orchard View Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
35 S Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Gr: 9-12 | 109 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
Oehrli Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: 1-5 | 441 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1111.
Muskegon Covenant Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3100
Gr: 9-12 | 176 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1212.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6500 4th St
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Oakridge Fusion
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7319
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7319
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1515.
Mona Shores High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1121 Seminole Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 780-4711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,232 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Twin Lake School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3175 5th St
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Gr: PK-4 | 213 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
North Muskegon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2951 Leon St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1919.
Whitehall Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Gr: 9-12 | 624 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2020.
Ross Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1773
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1773
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2323.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Gr: PK-4 | 597 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2424.
Reethspuffer High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1545 N Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1647
Gr: 9-12 | 1,142 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2525.
Oakridge High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5493 Hall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 537 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2626.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Greenwich Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2727.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2828.
Mona Shores Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Woodside Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2929.
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 | 118 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 155 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Fruitport High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
357 N 6th Ave
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3101
Gr: 9-12 | 788 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Montague High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4900 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-2661
Gr: 9-12 | 452 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Ravenna High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2766 S Ravenna Rd
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2218
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2218
Gr: 9-12 | 320 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3434.
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
120 N Park St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Gr: PK-7 | 541 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #3535.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6245 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1825
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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Muskegon County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
571 E. Apple Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2100
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2100
Gr: K-5 | 289 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1875 Waterworks Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2170
Gr: K-5 | 178 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Gr: 6-8 | 571 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
160 E. Barney Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Ci Regional Special Education Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Gr: K-5 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Duck Creek Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4600 N. Gibson Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
221 S Quarterline Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7204
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7204
Gr: 11-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 18%
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Gr: 2-5 | 238 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2301 6th St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 96%
3001 Jefferson Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
1213 W. Hackley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2500
Gr: K-5 | 220 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
2389 E. Laketon Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1900
Gr: 2-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
600 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Gr: K-1 | 180 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Maisd Early On Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
630 Harvey St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-7250
Gr: PK
Marquette High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
480 Bennett Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2611
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2611
Gr: PK-5 | 83 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
600 East Barney
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Gr: K-1
Mcec High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
571 East Apple Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2530
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2530
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
125 Catherine Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2750
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-2750
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: PK-K | 124 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
4859 Williams St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Gr: PK
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%
Muskegon Heights Adultcomm. Ed. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
160 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Gr: 8-12 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
55 East Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1150 Amity Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 720-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 691 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Nelson Ec Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
1161 West Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2660
Gr: PK-5 | 422 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Gr: 9-12
North-east Education Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1001 E. Wesley Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(616) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 25 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Orchard View Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
35 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1350
Gr: 9-12
1074 Shonat Street
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Gr: 2-5 | 468 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top ranked public schools in Muskegon County, MI include Beach Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and North Muskegon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Muskegon County?
68 public schools are located in Muskegon County.
What percentage of students in Muskegon County go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Muskegon County are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Muskegon County include: Orchard View High School vs. Oakridge High School, Oakridge High School vs. Orchard View High School, Marquette Elementary School vs. Bunker Elementary School
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