For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 852 students in 49616, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in 49616, MI are Benzie Central Sr High School, Benzie Central Middle School and Benzie Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49616 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49616, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49616, MI Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benzie Central Sr High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Gr: 9-12 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Benzie Central Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9300 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Gr: 6-8 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Benzie Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
9222 Homestead Rd
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4497
Gr: 6-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 83:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Homestead Hills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7048 Severance St
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Benzonia, MI 49616
(231) 882-4641
Gr: PK-5 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in 49616, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in 49616, MI include Benzie Central Sr High School, Benzie Central Middle School and Benzie Academy.
How many public schools are located in 49616?
4 public schools are located in 49616.
What is the racial composition of students in 49616?
49616 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).