| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pentwater Public School District | Pentwater | 9/10 Excellent · 86th pct | 232 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Montague Area Public Schools | Rothbury | 7/10 Good · 67th pct | 1,353 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Shelby Public Schools | New Era | 3/10 Below Average · 24th pct | 1,126 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hart Public School District | Hart | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 1,246 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Hesperia Community Schools | Hesperia | 2/10 Poor · 12th pct | 818 | 4 | K–12 | 1 |
| Walkerville Rural Community School District | Walkerville | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 276 | 1 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Oceana County compares
Together they enroll 5,051 students across 17 schools. The largest is Montague Area Public Schools with 1,353 students. Districts here average 4.0/10, below the Michigan average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Oceana County, Michigan
Oceana County has 6 public school districts covering 8 zip codes. The top-rated district in Oceana County is Pentwater Public School District (9/10). 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 Oceana County, MI?
6 school districts serve zip codes in Oceana 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 Oceana County, MI?
Of the districts serving Oceana County, Pentwater Public School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 86th 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.