For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 9,120 students in Rochester, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MI are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Rochester Adams High School and Van Hoosen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rochester, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Grades: 2-8
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,539 students
Rank: #33.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 904 students
Rank: #44.
Stoney Creek High School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Grades: 6-12
| 1,495 students
Rank: #55.
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
Rank: #66.
Reuther Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1430 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Grades: 6-12
| 670 students
Rank: #77.
West Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Grades: 6-12
| 807 students
Rank: #88.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,016 students
Rank: #99.
Rochester High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
180 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Grades: 7-12
| 1,671 students
Rank: #1010.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 594 students
Rochester, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Avondale Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1435 West Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
3838 N Rochester Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3000
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3000
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Rochester Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5950
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5950
Grades: 10-12
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MI include Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Rochester Adams High School and Van Hoosen Middle School. Rochester has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Rochester?
10 public middle schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rochester include: Reuther Middle School vs. West Middle School, West Middle School vs. Reuther Middle School, Stoney Creek High School vs. Rochester Adams High School
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