For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,746 students in Utica, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Utica, MI are Malow Junior High School, Shelby Junior High School and Eppler Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Utica, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Utica have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Utica, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Malow Junior High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6400 25 Mile Rd
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-3500
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-3500
Gr: 7-9 | 1,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Shelby Junior High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
51700 Van Dyke Ave
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-3700
Utica, MI 48316
(586) 797-3700
Gr: 7-9 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Eppler Junior High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45461 Brownell St
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 797-2900
Utica, MI 48317
(586) 797-2900
Gr: 7-9 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Utica, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Utica, MI include Malow Junior High School, Shelby Junior High School and Eppler Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Utica?
3 public middle schools are located in Utica.
What is the racial composition of students in Utica?
Utica public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Utica are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Utica include: Shelby Junior High School vs. Malow Junior High School, Malow Junior High School vs. Shelby Junior High School, Eppler Junior High School vs. Shelby Junior High School
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