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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Grand Rapids Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 48 public middle schools serving 18,279 students in Grand Rapids, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI are East Grand Rapids Middle School, Northern Hills Middle School and City High Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grand Rapids, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Grand Rapids have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Grand Rapids, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Northern Hills Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3775 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8650
Gr: 7-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Gr: PK-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Gr: K-8 | 711 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Gr: 7-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Gr: 6-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #99.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1010.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Gr: PK-12 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1111.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1212.
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4120 Camelot Ridge Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 222-0093
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Gr: K-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Gr: K-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Pinewood Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2100 60th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 455-1224
Gr: 6-8 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1616.
Kenowa Hills Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3950 Hendershot Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-3225
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1717.
Grand Rapids Montessori Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 College Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Gr: PK-12 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1818.
Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
272 Pearl St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3600
Gr: 6-8 | 175 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1919.
Knapp Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1759 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Gr: K-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Vista Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
711 32nd St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 246-6920
Gr: K-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Grand Rapids Montessori Middlehigh
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2405
Gr: 7-12 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2222.
New Branches Charter Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3662 Poinsettia Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 243-6221
Gr: K-8 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2323.
Prepnet Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3850 Broadmoor Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(313) 296-1499
Gr: K-12 | 1,080 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2424.
Kent Education Centeroakleigh
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2223 Gordon St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 410-4675
Gr: K-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Valleywood Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1110 50th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49508
(616) 538-7670
Gr: 6-8 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2626.
Godwin Heights Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Wexford St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2070
Gr: 5-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2727.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Ca Frost Environmental Science Academy Middle High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2550
Gr: 6-12 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Gerald R Ford Academic Center
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: PK-8 | 213 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Shawmut Hills School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2550 Burritt St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3055
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3131.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3232.
Kelloggsville Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4650 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 532-1575
Gr: 6-8 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #3333.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1525 Mount Mercy Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3322
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3434.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3535.
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
512 Division Ave S
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-1010
Gr: 6-12 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grand Rapids, MI include East Grand Rapids Middle School, Northern Hills Middle School and City High Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grand Rapids?
48 public middle schools are located in Grand Rapids.
What is the racial composition of students in Grand Rapids?
Grand Rapids public middle schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Grand Rapids are often viewed compared to one another?

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