For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 663 students in the neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon, MI.
The top-ranked public schools in Marquette are Wesley School, Lakeshore Learning Center and Marquette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon, MI public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 46% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wesley School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
915 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-9158
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Lakeshore Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1001 Wesley Ave
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Muskegon, MI 49442
(231) 773-0534
Gr: K-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Marquette Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Grand Ave
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2600
Muskegon, MI 49441
(231) 720-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 320 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon, MI?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon, MI include Wesley School, Lakeshore Learning Center and Marquette Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon?
the neighborhood of Marquette, Muskegon public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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