For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 696 students in Kent City, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kent City, MI are Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City High School and Kent City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent City, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Kent City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% 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 Kent City, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Kent City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Kent City Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
285 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4214
Gr: 6-8 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Kent City, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Kent City, MI include Kent City Virtual Academy, Kent City High School and Kent City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kent City?
3 public middle schools are located in Kent City.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent City?
Kent City public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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