Schools in Zip Code 49112

Zip code 49112 in Edwardsburg, Michigan, is served by six schools within the Edwardsburg Public Schools district, covering kindergarten through 12th grade and earning a top-tier 5-star district rating (91st percentile statewide).

For families, the standout is Edwardsburg High School, a consistent 5-star performer ranked in the top 10% of Michigan high schools, with a remarkable 98.8% graduation rate and SAT scores that beat state averages by 14-18 points. Its counterpart, Edwardsburg Alternative Learning Center, serves a much higher-need population (67% economically disadvantaged) and struggles with a 2-star rating, an 81.8% graduation rate, and a 34:1 student-teacher ratio—the district's highest. The middle school, Edwardsburg Middle School, delivers consistent top-15% rankings, with 8th-grade English proficiency near 84%. Among elementary schools, Eagle Lake Elementary School and Edwardsburg Intermediate School both post strong scores, while Edwardsburg Primary School (K-1) lacks test data due to grade level.

Academically, the district excels in social studies (an 11th-grade proficiency 24 points above the state) and English, but math remains the weakest subject, hovering around 42-53% proficiency. A notable paradox is chronic absenteeism: the middle school reports a 48.1% rate—nearly half its students—yet still achieves high rankings, while the high school's rate is just 14.1%, far below the state's 27.9%. The district also achieves top-decile results while spending below state averages per pupil, though the alternative center receives $4,891 less per student than the main high school. Overall, this district offers excellent traditional school options with strong outcomes, but families should weigh the alternative school's challenges and the district-wide need for improved math support and attendance.