For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,097 students in 49441, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49441, MI are Mona Shores Middle School and Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49441 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49441, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49441, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Gr: 6-12 | 5 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
49441, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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%
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49441, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49441, MI include Mona Shores Middle School and Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change.
How many public middle schools are located in 49441?
3 public middle schools are located in 49441.
What is the racial composition of students in 49441?
49441 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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