For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 762 students in Montague, MI.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montague, MI are Oehrli Elementary School and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montague, MI public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public elementary school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Elementary schools in Montague have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary school average of 38% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Montague, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oehrli Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4859 Knudsen St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: 1-5
| 441 students
Rank: #22.
Nellie B Chisholm Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Stanton Blvd
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-5617
Grades: 6-8
| 321 students
Montague, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
9151 Dicey St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 894-9018
Grades: PK-K
| 124 students
4859 Williams St
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Montague, MI 49437
(231) 893-1515
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Montague, MI?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Montague, MI include Oehrli Elementary School and Nellie B Chisholm Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Montague?
2 public elementary schools are located in Montague.
What is the racial composition of students in Montague?
Montague public elementary schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public elementary schools average of 38% (majority Black).
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