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Best Allegan County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 4,581 students in Allegan County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allegan County, MI are Saugatuck Middle School, Hamilton Middle School and Otsego Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Allegan County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Allegan County 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), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Allegan County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Saugatuck Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
401 Elizabeth St
Saugatuck, MI 49453
(269) 857-2133
Gr: 6-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4845 136th Ave
Hamilton, MI 49419
(269) 751-4436
Gr: 5-8 | 707 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Otsego Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7500
Gr: 6-8 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Otsego West Campus High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
570 Washington St
Otsego, MI 49078
(269) 694-7403
Gr: 6-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #55.
Wayland Union Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
701 Wildcat Dr
Wayland, MI 49348
(269) 792-2306
Gr: 5-8 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #66.
Outlook Academy Youth Home Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2243 33rd St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 5-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Plainwell Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
720 Brigham St
Plainwell, MI 49080
(269) 685-5813
Gr: 6-8 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #88.
Le White Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 115th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-2241
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Hopkins Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
215 S Clark St
Hopkins, MI 49328
(269) 793-7407
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1010.
Outlook Academy
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2879 116th Ave
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7880
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1111.
Innocademy Allegan Campus
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2611 56th St
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 561-4050
Gr: PK-8 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1212.
Martin High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1556 Chalmers
Martin, MI 49070
(269) 442-0400
Gr: 6-12 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
Hillside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
212 Grove St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 512-7900
Gr: PK-12 | 92 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1414.
Fennville Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Memorial Dr
Fennville, MI 49408
(269) 722-3550
Gr: 6-8 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1515.
Allegan Online K12
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
550 5th St
Allegan, MI 49010
(269) 673-5431
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Allegan County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Allegan County, MI include Saugatuck Middle School, Hamilton Middle School and Otsego Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Allegan County?
16 public middle schools are located in Allegan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Allegan County?
Allegan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 17% 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 Allegan County are often viewed compared to one another?

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