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Best Muskegon County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 49 public elementary schools serving 16,629 students in Muskegon County, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Muskegon County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Muskegon County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2741 Heights Ravenna Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Churchill Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
961 Porter Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1276
Gr: PK-5 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
North Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 206 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #44.
Shettler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2187 Shettler Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
425 E Sophia St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Gr: 3-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Whitehall Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Oehrli Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Gr: 1-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #88.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Gr: PK-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Holton Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6500 4th St
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1700
Gr: 6-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1010.
Twin Lake School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3175 5th St
Twin Lake, MI 49457
(231) 719-3190
Gr: PK-4 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1111.
North Muskegon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1212.
Lincoln Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2951 Leon St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-1257
Gr: PK-5 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1313.
Ross Park Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
121 Randall Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 798-1773
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1616.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Gr: PK-4 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1717.
Campbell Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Greenwich Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 755-2550
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1818.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1919.
Mona Shores Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Woodside Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2020.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Gr: PK-12 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2121.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2222.
Oakridge Lower Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
120 N Park St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7608
Gr: PK-4 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2323.
Holton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6245 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1825
Gr: PK-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Fruitport Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3113 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2525.
Edgewood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3255 Pontaluna Rd
Fruitport, MI 49415
(231) 865-3171
Gr: PK-5 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2626.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Gr: PK-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Oakridge Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
251 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7400
Gr: 3-12 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2828.
Reethspuffer Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 N Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Gr: 5-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2929.
Beechnau Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
12322 Stafford St
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2258
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3030.
Ravenna Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 S Ravenna Rd
Ravenna, MI 49451
(231) 853-2268
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #3131.
Three Oaks Public School Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1212 Kingsley St
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-3365
Gr: PK-6 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3232.
Oakridge Upper Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
481 S Wolf Lake Rd
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 788-7508
Gr: 1-6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3333.
Holton Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6477 Syers Rd
Holton, MI 49425
(231) 821-1775
Gr: 6-8 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #3434.
Cardinal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2310 Marquette Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 760-1700
Gr: K-5 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3535.
Timberland Academy
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2574 Mclaughlin Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 767-9700
Gr: K-8 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Muskegon County, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Muskegon County, MI include Beach Elementary School, Churchill Elementary School and North Muskegon Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Muskegon County?
47 public elementary schools are located in Muskegon County.
What is the racial composition of students in Muskegon County?
Muskegon County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Muskegon County are often viewed compared to one another?

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