| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehall School District | Whitehall | 8/10 Good · 79th pct | 1,957 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Montague Area Public Schools | Montague | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,353 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Fruitport Community Schools | Fruitport | 7/10 Good · 62nd pct | 2,678 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Mona Shores Public School District | Muskegon | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 3,876 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Kent City Community Schools | Casnovia | 6/10 Average · 51st pct | 1,291 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Reeths-Puffer Schools | Muskegon | 5/10 Average · 40th pct | 3,571 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Grant Public School District | Bailey | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1,638 | 5 | K–12 | 1 |
| Ravenna Public Schools | Ravenna | 3/10 Below Average · 22nd pct | 1,030 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Holton Public Schools | Holton | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 828 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Oakridge Public Schools | Muskegon | 3/10 Below Average · 21st pct | 1,880 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Muskegon City School District | Muskegon | 1/10 Poor · 1st pct | 3,353 | 7 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Muskegon County compares
Together they enroll 23,455 students across 57 schools. The largest is Mona Shores Public School District with 3,876 students. Districts here average 4.8/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 8/10.
School Districts in Muskegon County, Michigan
Muskegon County has 11 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Muskegon County is Whitehall School District (8/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Michigan. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Muskegon County, MI?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Muskegon County, MI. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Muskegon County, MI?
Of the districts serving Muskegon County, Whitehall School District has the highest rating on this site at 8/10. That places it in the 79th percentile among Michigan school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Michigan reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Michigan and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Michigan only, never across state lines.