For the 2024 school year, there are 11 blue ribbon public middle schools serving 8,165 students in Michigan.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Michigan are Dearborn Stem Middle School, Boulan Park Middle School and Rochester Adams High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan blue ribbon public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 48% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Middle Schools in Michigan (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
Boulan Park Middle School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3570 Northfield Parkway
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Troy, MI 48084
(248) 823-4900
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #33.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 West Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Grades: 7-12
| 1,522 students
Rank: #44.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 65% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grades: 7-12
| 907 students
Rank: #55.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1903 N Niagra St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 412 students
Rank: #66.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Grades: K-8
| 782 students
Rank: #77.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Grades: K-8
| 778 students
Rank: #88.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1339 North Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Grades: 6-12
| 842 students
Rank: #99.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #1010.
Eagle Crest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11950 Riley St
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Holland, MI 49424
(616) 786-2400
Grades: K-8
| 658 students
Rank: #1111.
Joseph K Lumsden Bahweting Anishnabe Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-5055
Grades: K-8
| 603 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Michigan?
The top ranked blue ribbon public middle schools in Michigan include Dearborn Stem Middle School, Boulan Park Middle School and Rochester Adams High School.
How many blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Michigan?
11 blue ribbon public middle schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan blue ribbon public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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