For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,076 students in Montrose, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Montrose, MI are Hillmccloy High School, Kuehnhaven Middle School and Montrose Alternative Education Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montrose, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Montrose have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Montrose, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hillmccloy High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Nanita Dr
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8821
Grades: 8-12
| 450 students
Rank: #22.
Kuehnhaven Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 Ray St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8831
Grades: 4-8
| 418 students
Rank: #33.
Montrose Alternative Education Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Saginaw St
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Montrose, MI 48457
(810) 591-8840
Grades: 8-12
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Montrose, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Montrose, MI include Hillmccloy High School, Kuehnhaven Middle School and Montrose Alternative Education Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Montrose?
3 public middle schools are located in Montrose.
What is the racial composition of students in Montrose?
Montrose public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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