For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,010 students in Alpena County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alpena County, MI are Alpena High School, Pied Piper School and Aces Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpena County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Alpena County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Alpena County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alpena High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,091 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pied Piper School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
444 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Aces Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Thunder Bay Junior High School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Gr: 6-8 | 796 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alpena County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alpena County, MI include Alpena High School, Pied Piper School and Aces Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Alpena County?
4 public middle schools are located in Alpena County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena County?
Alpena County public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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