For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,132 students in Antrim County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Antrim County, MI are Cherryland Middle School, Mancelona Middle School and Ellsworth Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Antrim County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Antrim County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% 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 Antrim County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cherryland Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 E 3rd St
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Elk Rapids, MI 49629
(231) 264-8991
Gr: 6-8 | 285 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Mancelona Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
112 St Johns Ave
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Mancelona, MI 49659
(231) 587-9869
Gr: 5-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Ellsworth Community School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9467 Park St
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Ellsworth, MI 49729
(231) 588-2544
Gr: PK-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Bellaire Middlehigh School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
204 W Forrest Home Ave
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 144 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Central Lake Public Schools
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8169 W State St
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-3341
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Antrim County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
204 W. Forest Home Avenue
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Bellaire, MI 49615
(231) 533-8015
Gr: 6-12 | 319 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
5858 Davis Street
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Central Lake, MI 49622
(231) 544-5221
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Antrim County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Antrim County, MI include Cherryland Middle School, Mancelona Middle School and Ellsworth Community School.
How many public middle schools are located in Antrim County?
5 public middle schools are located in Antrim County.
What is the racial composition of students in Antrim County?
Antrim County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Antrim County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Antrim County include: Bellaire Middlehigh School vs. Central Lake Public Schools, Central Lake Public Schools vs. Bellaire Middlehigh School, Ellsworth Community School vs. Central Lake Public Schools
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