For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 619 students in 49455, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49455, MI are Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49455 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49455, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49455, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shelby Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
525 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4521
Gr: 6-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Shelby High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-4452
Gr: 9-12 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
49455, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Dd Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
155 East 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 873-5651
Gr: PK
3301 S. Green Street
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-2346
Gr: PK-5 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Oceana Community Education High School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
641 N State St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5151
Gr: 9-12
155 E 6th St
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Shelby, MI 49455
(231) 861-5541
Gr: K-3 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49455, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49455, MI include Shelby Middle School and Shelby High School.
How many public schools are located in 49455?
2 public schools are located in 49455.
What is the racial composition of students in 49455?
49455 public schools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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