For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,718 students in 49445, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49445, MI are North Muskegon Middle School, North Muskegon Elementary School and Reethspuffer Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49445 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49445, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49445, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Muskegon Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1507 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4110
Gr: 6-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
North Muskegon Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4201
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Reethspuffer Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1911 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4721
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
Reethspuffer Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
874 E Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-4777
Gr: PK-4 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1807 W Giles Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-1693
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #66.
Reethspuffer Intermediate School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1500 N Getty St
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 744-9280
Gr: 5-6 | 530 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
49445, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ci Regional Special Education Classroom Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1600 Mills Ave
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-4102
Gr: K-5 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Duck Creek Learning Center (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
4600 N. Gibson Road
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 766-3001
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Reeths-puffer Special Education Consortium (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
1545 Roberts Rd
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3143
Muskegon, MI 49445
(231) 719-3143
Gr: K-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49445, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49445, MI include North Muskegon Middle School, North Muskegon Elementary School and Reethspuffer Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49445?
6 public elementary schools are located in 49445.
What is the racial composition of students in 49445?
49445 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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