For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,987 students in 49461, MI.
The top ranked public schools in 49461, MI are Whitehall Ealy Elementary School, Whitehall Middle School and Whitehall Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 49461 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Michigan public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 46% statewide average). Schools in 49461, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public school average of 37% (majority Black).
Best 49461, MI Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whitehall Ealy Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
425 E Sophia St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1040
Grades: 3-5
| 411 students
Rank: #22.
Whitehall Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 S Elizabeth St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 398 students
Rank: #33.
Whitehall Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3100 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1020
Grades: 9-12
| 624 students
Rank: #44.
White Lake Area Community Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Gibson Rd
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-0515
Grades: PK-12
| 118 students
Rank: n/an/a
205 E Market St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 893-1050
Grades: PK-2
| 436 students
49461, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Muskegon County Youth Home (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Dr
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 766-3001
Grades: 6-12
| 17 students
541 East Slocum St
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 719-4100
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Youth Home (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1830 White Lake Drive
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Whitehall, MI 49461
(231) 894-4336
Grades: PK-12
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 49461, MI?
The top ranked public schools in 49461, MI include Whitehall Ealy Elementary School, Whitehall Middle School and Whitehall Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 49461?
5 public schools are located in 49461.
What is the racial composition of students in 49461?
49461 public schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public schools average of 37% (majority Black).
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