Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49417

The 49417 zip code area is home to 11 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 2 high schools, and 1 alternative school, all part of the Grand Haven Area Public Schools district. While the district as a whole performs well, ranking 124 out of 613 districts in Michigan with a 4-star rating, there are significant differences in the performance of individual schools.

The top-performing elementary schools in the area are Rosy Mound School, ranked 15th out of 1,488 Michigan elementary schools with a 5-star rating, and Peach Plains School, ranked 62nd with a 5-star rating. These schools consistently outperform the district and state averages on M-Step test scores, with over 70% of students proficient or better in English Language Arts and Math. In contrast, some of the lower-performing schools, such as Ferry School and Central High School, struggle to meet state averages.

The district's high schools, Grand Haven High School and Central High School, both have an 82.8% four-year graduation rate, but a concerning 7.6% dropout rate. Additionally, all schools in the district have a 29.5% chronic absenteeism rate, which is higher than the state average. These factors may be contributing to the disparities in academic performance observed across the schools in the 49417 zip code area.