Best elementary schools in Muskegon (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 22 schools in Muskegon, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 169North Muskegon Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 406 students
- 262Beach Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 295 students
- 359Churchill Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 453Shettler SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 293 students
- 552Lincoln Park Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary46% Math proficiency · 411 students
- 648Orchard View Early ElementaryMuskegon · Public Elementary69.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 331 students
- 742Ross Park Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 450 students
- 842Central Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 428 students
- 939ReethsPuffer Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary38% Math proficiency · 600 students
- 1037Oakridge Lower Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 549 students
- 1133Edgewood Elementary AcademyMuskegon · Charter Elementary91.8% Free/reduced-price lunch · 134 students
- 1228Glenside ElementaryMuskegon · Public Elementary85.9% Free/reduced-price lunch · 185 students
- 1328Campbell Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 454 students
- 1426Cardinal ElementaryMuskegon · Public Elementary23% Math proficiency · 611 students
- 1526Muskegon Maritime AcademyMuskegon · Charter Elementary86.5% Free/reduced-price lunch · 141 students
- 1625Oakridge Upper Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary20% Math proficiency · 437 students
- 1722Marquette Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary24% Math proficiency · 367 students
- 1815Timberland AcademyMuskegon · Charter Elementary19% Math proficiency · 613 students
- 1913Dr Martin Luther King AcademyMuskegon · Charter Elementary2.5% Math proficiency · 105 students
- 2012Bunker ElementaryMuskegon · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 451 students
- 2110Three Oaks Public School AcademyMuskegon · Charter Elementary17% Math proficiency · 363 students
- 228Oakview Elementary SchoolMuskegon · Public Elementary13% Math proficiency · 438 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Muskegon Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 68.6 Top 25% | 57% Math proficiency | 406 |
| 2 | Beach Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 62.3 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 295 |
| 3 | Churchill Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 58.9 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 4 | Shettler School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 53.0 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 293 |
| 5 | Lincoln Park Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 51.7 Top 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 411 |
| 6 | Orchard View Early Elementary Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–1 | Public | 47.7 Lower 50% | 69.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 331 |
| 7 | Ross Park Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 42.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 450 |
| 8 | Central Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 41.6 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 428 |
| 9 | ReethsPuffer Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 39.3 Lower 50% | 38% Math proficiency | 600 |
| 10 | Oakridge Lower Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 36.5 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 549 |
| 11 | Edgewood Elementary Academy Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–2 | Charter | 33.4 Lower 50% | 91.8% Free/reduced-price lunch | 134 |
| 12 | Glenside Elementary Muskegon · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 27.9 Lower 50% | 85.9% Free/reduced-price lunch | 185 |
| 13 | Campbell Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 27.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 454 |
| 14 | Cardinal Elementary Muskegon · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 611 |
| 15 | Muskegon Maritime Academy Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Charter | 25.9 Lower 50% | 86.5% Free/reduced-price lunch | 141 |
| 16 | Oakridge Upper Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades 1–6 | Public | 24.6 Lower 50% | 20% Math proficiency | 437 |
| 17 | Marquette Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.0 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 367 |
| 18 | Timberland Academy Muskegon · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 15.3 Lower 50% | 19% Math proficiency | 613 |
| 19 | Dr Martin Luther King Academy Muskegon · Elementary · Grades 3–5 | Charter | 12.8 Lower 50% | 2.5% Math proficiency | 105 |
| 20 | Bunker Elementary Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.3 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 451 |
| 21 | Three Oaks Public School Academy Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–6 | Charter | 9.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 363 |
| 22 | Oakview Elementary School Muskegon · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 8.0 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 438 |
North Muskegon Elementary School in Muskegon leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Muskegon with a Success Index (US) of 68.6. Of the 22 schools shown, 17 are public, 5 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Michigan elementary schools rankings, every school on the Muskegon page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Muskegon?
North Muskegon Elementary School in Muskegon, Michigan ranks first among elementary schools in Muskegon with a Success Index (US) of 68.6 out of 100 (Enrollment: 406).
How are elementary schools in Muskegon ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.