For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,706 students in Sterling Heights, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI are Bozymowski Center, Bemis Junior High School and Davis Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling Heights, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sterling Heights have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sterling Heights, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Gr: PK-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #22.
Bemis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12500 19 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-2500
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Davis Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11300 17 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-2700
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-2700
Gr: 7-9 | 1,061 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Frank Jeannette Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40400 Gulliver Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 797-3300
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 797-3300
Gr: 7-9 | 716 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Huron Academy Grades K2
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11401 Metro Pkwy
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 446-9170
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 446-9170
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #66.
Carleton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8900 15 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 825-2590
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 825-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Grissom Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
35701 Ryan Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 698-4310
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 698-4310
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
New Dawn Academy Of Warren
Charter School
8200 Irving Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(248) 327-7673
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(248) 327-7673
Gr: K-9 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI include Bozymowski Center, Bemis Junior High School and Davis Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sterling Heights?
8 public middle schools are located in Sterling Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling Heights?
Sterling Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sterling Heights are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sterling Heights include: Bemis Junior High School vs. Davis Junior High School, Davis Junior High School vs. Bemis Junior High School, Frank Jeannette Jr High School vs. Bemis Junior High School
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