For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,280 students in 49454, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49454, MI are Mason County Central Middle School, Mason County Central Upper Elementary School and Gateway To Success Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49454 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49454, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49454, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mason County Central Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
310 W Beryl St
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-3724
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #22.
Mason County Central Upper Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5720
Grades: 3-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Gateway To Success Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
526 N Scottville Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-0922
Grades: 6-12
| 124 students
Rank: #44.
Mason County Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W Broadway Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4748
Grades: 9-12
| 398 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 W Maple Ave
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-4701
Grades: K-2
| 232 students
49454, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Journey Junior/senior High School (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
1916 West Us Highway 10 31
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5700
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 757-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 116 students
4171 N. Stiles Rd.
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4171 N. Stiles Road
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 843-2410
Grades: K-4
| 84 students
West Shore Esd Career Technical Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
3000 N Stiles Rd
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211
Scottville, MI 49454
(231) 845-6211
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49454, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49454, MI include Mason County Central Middle School, Mason County Central Upper Elementary School and Gateway To Success Academy.
How many public schools are located in 49454?
5 public schools are located in 49454.
What is the racial composition of students in 49454?
49454 public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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