For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 5,739 students in 49441, MI (there are 3 private schools, serving 802 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 49441, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49441, MI are Churchill Elementary School, Mona Shores High School and Lincoln Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49441 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49441, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49441, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
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 | 1,268 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
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 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
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 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
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 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
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 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
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 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Bunker Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2312 Denmark St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2300
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #99.
Muskegon High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
80 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,003 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: n/an/a
1213 W Hackley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2561
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2561
Gr: K-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
49441, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49441, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49441, MI include Churchill Elementary School, Mona Shores High School and Lincoln Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 49441?
11 public schools are located in 49441.
What percentage of students in 49441 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 49441 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 91%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49441?
49441 public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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