For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 7,086 students in Dearborn, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dearborn, MI are Bryant Middle School, Lowrey Middle School and Smith Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dearborn, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Dearborn have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dearborn, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bryant Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
460 N Vernon St
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-2900
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 827-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 781 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Lowrey Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6601 Jonathon St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Smith Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23851 Yale St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #44.
Stout Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
18500 Oakwood Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-4600
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 698 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Unis Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7801 Maple St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-1700
Gr: 6-8 | 522 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Salina Intermediate 4 8
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2623 Salina St
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6600
Dearborn, MI 48120
(313) 827-6600
Gr: 4-8 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #77.
Dearborn Public Schools Virtual K12
(Math: 17% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
18700 Audette St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3023
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3023
Gr: K-12 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Woodworth Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4951 Ternes St
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-7100
Gr: 6-8 | 699 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #99.
The Dearborn Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19310 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 982-1300
Dearborn, MI 48128
(313) 982-1300
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1010.
Riverside Academy West Campus
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6409 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3600
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 624-3600
Gr: 6-12 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1111.
West Village Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3530 Westwood St
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-9200
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 274-9200
Gr: K-8 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
Advanced Technology Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4801 Oakman Blvd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 625-4700
Gr: PK-12 | 1,207 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Dearborn, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Creative Learning Center Dearborn (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
4915 Schaefer Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 769-6739
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 769-6739
Gr: 9-12
19501 Outer Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3094
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3094
Gr: 9-12 | 25 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
20601 Rotunda Dr
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3094
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 827-3094
Gr: 9-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 9%
13800 Ford Rd
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-3094
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 827-3094
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Westwood Alternative Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
23810 Michigan Ave
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 730-1667
Dearborn, MI 48124
(313) 730-1667
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dearborn, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dearborn, MI include Bryant Middle School, Lowrey Middle School and Smith Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dearborn?
12 public middle schools are located in Dearborn.
What is the racial composition of students in Dearborn?
Dearborn public middle schools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Dearborn are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Dearborn include: Woodworth Middle School vs. Stout Middle School, Smith Middle School vs. Bryant Middle School, Stout Middle School vs. Woodworth Middle School
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