For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 257 students in 49459, MI.
The top ranked public school in 49459, MI is Walkerville ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø schools in zipcode 49459 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49459, MI have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49459, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walkerville ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
145 Lathrop St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: 3-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
170 E North St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: PK-2 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
49459, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Walkerville Alternative Education (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
180 E. Main Street
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-5727
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-5727
Gr: Inquire with school | 29 students Minority enrollment: 44%
145 Lathrop St
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Walkerville, MI 49459
(231) 873-4850
Gr: 6-8 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49459, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49459, MI include Walkerville ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School.
How many public schools are located in 49459?
2 public schools are located in 49459.
What is the racial composition of students in 49459?
49459 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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