For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,774 students in Newaygo County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Newaygo County, MI are Education And Activity Center, Grant Learning Center and Fremont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newaygo County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Newaygo County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Newaygo County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Education And Activity Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4554 West Career Pathway Ct
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Grant Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Rank: #33.
Fremont Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Woodrow St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-0230
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-0230
Grades: 6-8
| 435 students
Rank: #44.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 E 120th St
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5910
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5910
Grades: 5-8
| 454 students
Rank: #55.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
350 Cedar St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Grades: 6-12
| 149 students
Rank: #66.
Newaygo Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Grades: 5-8
| 461 students
Rank: #77.
White Cloud Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 E Wilcox Ave
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-3253
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-3253
Grades: 6-8
| 211 students
Newaygo County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Fremont Center (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
4575 W. 48th Street
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-5820
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-5820
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
640 East Pine Hill Ave
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1295
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1295
Grades: PK-1
| 177 students
941 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-4000
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-4000
Grades: 9-12
| 25 students
Newaygo County Alt. Ed. Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 820
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6333
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6333
Grades: Inquire with school
| 78 students
4747 West 48th St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-0381
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-0381
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Newday Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
465 Clay St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 924-7925
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 924-7925
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
450 East Pine St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-3530
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-3530
Grades: K
| 9 students
Regional Center For Agriscience And Career Advancement (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
5479 W 72nd Street
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-8820
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-8820
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
140 Main St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6371
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-6371
Grades: 2-3
| 239 students
116 Adda
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 924-7917
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 924-7917
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Newaygo County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Newaygo County, MI include Education And Activity Center, Grant Learning Center and Fremont Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newaygo County?
7 public middle schools are located in Newaygo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newaygo County?
Newaygo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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