For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,653 students in Osceola County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Osceola County, MI are Pineview Homes, Pine River Area High School and Reed City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola 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 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Osceola County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Gr: 1-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Pine River Area High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Gr: 8-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Reed City Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Gr: 5-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Pine River Area Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Gr: 4-7 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Marion High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2213 20 Mile Rd
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Gr: 6-12 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #66.
Evart Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Hemlock St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Gr: 5-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Gr: K-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Osceola County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Osceola County, MI include Pineview Homes, Pine River Area High School and Reed City Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Osceola County?
8 public middle schools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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