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Best Grand Rapids Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 51 public middle schools serving 18,325 students in Grand Rapids, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI are East Grand Rapids Middle School, Northern Hills Middle School and City Middlehigh. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Grand Rapids, MI (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #22.
Northern Hills Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3775 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8650
Gr: 7-8 | 534 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 927 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Gr: K-12 | 783 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #55.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Rank: #77.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Gr: 7-8 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
Rank: #1111.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Gr: PK-12 | 669 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4120 Camelot Ridge Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 222-0093
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1717.
Pinewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Gr: 6-8 | 831 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
Kenowa Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1919.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 295 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 169 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Knapp Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1759 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2222.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Gr: K-8 | 666 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2323.
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Gr: 7-12 | 179 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2424.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Gr: K-8 | 359 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 Broadmoor Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 222-1700
Gr: K-12 | 1,136 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #2626.
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 410-4675
Gr: K-8 | 39 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2727.
Valleywood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 50th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2828.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2929.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Gr: 6-12 | 336 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 230 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #30 - 3230. - 32.
Shawmut Hills School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Gr: PK-8 | 290 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
Kelloggsville Virtual School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
242 52nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 538-7460
Gr: 6-12 | 61 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3434.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #3535.
Kelloggsville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4650 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Gr: 6-8 | 447 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan

Grand Rapids, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1010 Alexander St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2213
Gr: K-5
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Gr: Inquire with school | 107 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
710 Benjamin Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
758 Eastern Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Gr: K-4
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Gr: 4-8
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Grand Rapids Oral Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1353 Van Auken St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 819-5706
Gr: PK-K
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 79%
9181 Kenowa Avenue Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 254-6170
Gr: K-1 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2734
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 493-5693
Gr: PK
3303 Breton Road Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 245-2203
Gr: K-5 | 251 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2565
Gr: PK-8 | 890 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
1505 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 451-6021
Gr: K-12 | 14 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
538 Madison Avenue Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2606
Gr: PK | 99 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 50:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
1415 Lyon Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 771-3466
Gr: K-8 | 382 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Show 57 more closed public schools in Grand Rapids, MI (out of 92 total schools)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI include East Grand Rapids Middle School, Northern Hills Middle School and City Middlehigh.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Rapids?
51 public middle schools are located in Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Grand Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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