Best Public Schools in Zip Code 49406

Summary:

The 49406 zip code is home to a single standout elementary school, Douglas Elementary School, which is part of the highly-rated Saugatuck Public Schools district. Douglas Elementary is ranked in the top 10% of Michigan elementary schools, with exceptional academic performance that far exceeds state averages across core subjects like English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies.

With a student-teacher ratio of 14.2 and spending of $14,135 per student, Douglas Elementary provides ample resources and support for its 353 students. The school's low chronic absenteeism rate of 10.8% further indicates a positive learning environment. However, the school's racial demographics skew heavily towards white students, suggesting the need for greater diversity and representation.

Overall, Douglas Elementary School stands out as an exceptional educational institution, offering a high-quality learning experience for students in the 49406 zip code. Its strong academic outcomes, favorable resource allocation, and positive school climate make it a top choice for families in the area seeking an excellent elementary education.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				M-Step English Language Arts (2024)			M-Step Math (2024)			M-Step Science (2024)	M-Step Social Studies (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	M-Step English Language Arts 3rd Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 4th Grade	M-Step English Language Arts 5th Grade	M-Step Math 3rd Grade	M-Step Math 4th Grade	M-Step Math 5th Grade	M-Step Science 5th Grade	M-Step Social Studies 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Douglas Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	261 Randolph St	Douglas	49406	Allegan County	Saugatuck Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(269) 857-2139	353	25	14.2	28.3%	325 (92.1%)	3 (0.8%)	18 (5.1%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	87.8	152^nd of 1486 public elementary schools	89.8%		87.6	144^th of 1470 public elementary schools	90.2%	8	59.2	67.7	61.7	65.3	63.1	57.4	63.8	38.3	$14,135	$2,012	$12,122

Cities Near Zip Code 49406

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Douglas	0.41 mi	1	33^rd
Saugatuck	1.56 mi	2	11^th
Fennville	6.08 mi	5	374^th
Holland	6.59 mi	31	197^th
Glenn	8.3 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Michigan Department of Education.

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