For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,307 students in Mecosta County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mecosta County, MI are Mecostaosceola Education Center, Chippewa Hills High School and Big Rapids Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecosta County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mecosta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Mecosta County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Gr: PK-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Chippewa Hills High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3226 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Gr: 7-12 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Big Rapids Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 N Warren Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9965
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9965
Gr: 5-8 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Crossroads Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Gr: K-12 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Mosaic School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 W Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Chippewa Hills Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3102 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2200
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #77.
Morley Stanwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Northland Dr
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4550
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4550
Gr: 6-8 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #88.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 115:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mecosta County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mecosta County, MI include Mecostaosceola Education Center, Chippewa Hills High School and Big Rapids Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mecosta County?
8 public middle schools are located in Mecosta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta County?
Mecosta County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Mecosta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mecosta County include: Mecostaosceola Education Center vs. Crossroads Charter Academy, Mosaic School vs. Crossroads Charter Academy, Mosaic School vs. Mecostaosceola Education Center
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