For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,221 students in Grosse Pointe, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Grosse Pointe, MI are Brownell Middle School, Pierce Middle School and Parcells Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grosse Pointe, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Grosse Pointe have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grosse Pointe, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Parcells Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6145 Canyon St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Gr: PK-8 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Grosse Pointe, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Gr: 1-12 | 27 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Gr: PK
820 Beaconsfield Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-5000
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-5000
Gr: K-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Grosse Pointe, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Grosse Pointe, MI include Brownell Middle School, Pierce Middle School and Parcells Middle School. Grosse Pointe has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Grosse Pointe?
4 public middle schools are located in Grosse Pointe.
What is the racial composition of students in Grosse Pointe?
Grosse Pointe public middle schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Grosse Pointe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grosse Pointe include: Brownell Middle School vs. Parcells Middle School, Parcells Middle School vs. Brownell Middle School
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