For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 875 students in 49444, MI.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49444, MI are Beach Elementary School, Shettler School and Dr Martin Luther King Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 49444 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in 49444, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best 49444, MI Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beach Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2741 Heights Ravenna Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-8996
Gr: K-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Shettler School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2187 Shettler Rd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 737-7595
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Dr Martin Luther King Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
55 E Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3600
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3600
Gr: 3-6 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 60:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Edgewood Elementary Academy
Charter School
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3280
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3280
Gr: PK-2 | 157 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
49444, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
160 E. Barney Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Gr: K-6 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
3028 Howden St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Gr: 2-5 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
2301 6th St
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3400
Gr: K-5 | 218 students Minority enrollment: 96%
3001 Jefferson Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3300
Gr: Inquire with school | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
600 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Gr: K-1 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
600 East Barney
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3450
Gr: K-1
Muskegon Heights Adultcomm. Ed. High School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
160 East Barney Ave
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3350
Gr: 8-12 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
55 East Sherman Blvd
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 830-3221
Gr: 6-8 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1442 E. Broadway Avenue
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 720-2400
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 720-2400
Gr: K-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
2140 Valley Street
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 722-7118
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 722-7118
Gr: K-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
West Shoreline Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
2500 South Sheridan Dr
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-1122
Muskegon, MI 49444
(231) 773-1122
Gr: 9-12
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 49444, MI?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 49444, MI include Beach Elementary School, Shettler School and Dr Martin Luther King Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 49444?
4 public elementary schools are located in 49444.
What is the racial composition of students in 49444?
49444 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).