For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,434 students in 49649, MI (there are , serving 67 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 49649, MI are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 49649, MI are Kingsley Area Middle School, Kingsley Area Elementary School and Kingsley Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49649 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49649, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49649, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingsley Area Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
403 Blair St
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5261
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5261
Gr: 5-8 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Kingsley Area Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
311 Clark St
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5261
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5261
Gr: PK-4 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Kingsley Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7475 Kingsley Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5262
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5262
Gr: 9-12 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
49649, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Pugsley Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
7401 Walton Rd
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5253
Kingsley, MI 49649
(231) 263-5253
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 49649, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49649, MI include Kingsley Area Middle School, Kingsley Area Elementary School and Kingsley Area High School.
How many public schools are located in 49649?
3 public schools are located in 49649.
What percentage of students in 49649 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 49649 are educated in public schools (compared to the MI state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 49649?
49649 public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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