Ranking the Top Public Middle Schools in Michigan – Find Out Who’s No. 1

Find Michigan's best public middle schools with Niche rankings based on academics, student outcomes and quality.

Choosing the right school is one of the most important decisions parents make. For Michigan families, finding the best public schools in Michigan can have a major impact on a child’s education and future success.

School rankings offer a valuable resource, helping parents compare schools based on academics, student outcomes, and overall quality. Which Michigan public schools stand out?

Niche, a data-driven school ranking website, has analyzed the top public schools in Michigan using data from the U.S. Department of Education, student and parent surveys, test scores, and more. Here’s how Michigan’s best schools rank.

Find the best public middle schools near you:

Best public middle schools in Michigan

Illinois' Best Public Middle Schools in Michigan in 2025

  1. Novi Middle School, Novi (A+)
  2. Boulan Park Middle School, Troy (A+)
  3. Smith Middle School, Troy (A+)
  4. Meads Mill Middle School, Northville (A+)
  5. Novi Meadows School, Novi (A+)
  6. Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy, Plymouth Township (A+)
  7. Hillside Middle School, Northville (A)
  8. South Arbor Charter Academy, Ypsilanti (A+)
  9. Chippewa Middle School, Okemos (A+)
  10. South Hills Middle School, Bloomfield Hills (A+)
  11. Larson Middle School, Troy (A+)
  12. North Hills Middle School, Bloomfield Hills (A+)
  13. Pccs Middle Virtual Academy (A)
  14. Clague Middle School, Ann Arbor (A+)
  15. Cross Creek Charter Academy, Byron Center (A+)
  16. West Ottawa Virtual Academy (A)
  17. Achieve Charter Academy, Canton (A+)
  18. Excel Charter Academy, Grand Rapids (A)
  19. Birmingham Covington School, Bloomfield Hills (A)
  20. Eagle Crest Charter Academy, Holland (A+)
  21. New Buffalo Middle School, New Buffalo (A)
  22. Kinawa School, Okemos (A+)
  23. Stoney Creek High School, Rochester Hills (A)
  24. Northern Hills Middle School, Grand Rapids (A)
  25. East Middle School, Ada (A)

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Amanda Rahn
Amanda Rahn
Amanda Rahn is a freelance journalist, copy editor and proud Detroiter. She is a graduate of Wayne State University’s journalism school and of the Columbia Publishing Course at Oxford University. Amanda is a lover of translated contemporary fiction, wines from Jura and her dog, Lottie.

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