For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,254 students in 49419, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49419, MI are Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School and Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49419 have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49419, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49419, MI Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3472 Lincoln Rd
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5413
Gr: PK-4 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Gr: 5-8 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Gr: 9-12 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Bentheim Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4057 38th St
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5335
Gr: PK-4 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4815 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5148
Gr: K-12 | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
49419, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pioneer Technical High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4911 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-5185
Gr: 6-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49419, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49419, MI include Hamilton Elementary School, Hamilton Middle School and Hamilton High School.
How many public schools are located in 49419?
5 public schools are located in 49419.
What is the racial composition of students in 49419?
49419 public schools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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