Lincoln Park Elementary School

Lincoln Park Elementary School in Muskegon, MI, is a PK-5 school within the Mona Shores Public School District, serving 411 students with a solid three-star rating and a strong record of academic achievement that stands out in its local area.

Lincoln Park consistently outperforms both its district and state averages in reading, science, and social studies. For example, 5th-grade reading proficiency hit 52.9% (compared to 43.8% statewide), and 5th-grade social studies reached 50% versus just 27.5% statewide. It is the highest-performing elementary school in its district, outpacing Ross Park Elementary School and Campbell Elementary School by a wide margin. The contrast with nearby schools in other districts is even more striking—schools like Bunker Elementary and Glenside Elementary have proficiency rates in the low teens, while Lincoln Park's rates are often two to three times higher. The school also boasts a remarkably low chronic absenteeism rate of 12.3%, far better than the state average of 27.9% and less than a third of the rates seen at nearby schools like Muskegon Maritime Academy (51.3%).

While Lincoln Park excels in most subjects, math is a relative weakness—proficiency rates in grades 3-5 (ranging from 23% to 31%) fall below state averages. However, the school is particularly effective at supporting students who often face extra challenges: its low-income students rank in the 72nd percentile statewide, and special education students rank in the 67th percentile. The school achieves these results efficiently, spending less per student ($13,996) than many lower-performing neighbors, such as Dr Martin Luther King Academy ($23,808). There has been a slight dip in overall rankings over the past three years, so families may want to watch future trends, but Lincoln Park remains a bright spot in the region—a school that delivers strong, consistent results and a culture of attendance that sets it apart.