Top 3 Best 49315 Michigan Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,372 students in 49315, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49315, MI are Byron Center West Middle School, Cross Creek Charter Academy and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49315 have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49315, MI have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 49315, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Byron Center West Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8654 Homerich Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Grades: 6-9
| 694 students
Rank: #22.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Grades: K-8
| 807 students
Rank: #33.
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3100 84th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6400
Grades: 3-7
| 681 students
Rank: #44.
Byron Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
9930 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Grades: K-12
| 190 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49315 Michigan

49315, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
240 84th Street Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 827-0195
Grades: PK
| 34 students
8542 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6100
Grades: PK
| n/a students
6636 Homerich
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 261-9478
Grades: PK
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49315, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49315, MI include Byron Center West Middle School, Cross Creek Charter Academy and Robert L Nickels Intermediate School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49315?
4 public middle schools are located in 49315.
What is the racial composition of students in 49315?
49315 public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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