For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 949 students in Buchanan, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Buchanan, MI are Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up and Buchanan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, 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 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buchanan, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Grades: 8-12
| 524 students
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #33.
Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
610 W 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Grades: 5-7
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 54 students
Buchanan, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
502 Claremont St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8407
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8407
Grades: K-5
| 169 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Buchanan, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Buchanan, MI include Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up and Buchanan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buchanan?
4 public middle schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Buchanan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Buchanan include: Buchanan Step Up vs. Buchanan Virtual Academy, Buchanan Step Up vs. Buchanan High School, Buchanan Virtual Academy vs. Buchanan Step Up
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