For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,103 students in 49441, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49441, MI are Mona Shores Middle School and Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49441 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49441, MI have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49441, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mona Shores Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Woodside Rd
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 759-8506
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Mccracken St
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 766-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
Lighthouse Academymuskegon Community Building
Charter School
1161 W Southern Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Muskegon, MI 49441
(613) 949-2287
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
49441, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Nelson Ec Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
550 West Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2202
Gr: PK-K | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49441, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49441, MI include Mona Shores Middle School and Muskegon Montessori Academy For Environmental Change.
How many public middle schools are located in 49441?
3 public middle schools are located in 49441.
What is the racial composition of students in 49441?
49441 public middle schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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