For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 649 students in Garden City, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Garden City, MI are Garden City Middle School and Tipton Academy 48. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Garden City, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Garden City have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% 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 Garden City, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Garden City Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1851 Radcliff St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8400
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8400
Gr: 7-8 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Tipton Academy 48
Charter School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
29205 Florence St
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Garden City, MI 48135
(586) 731-5300
Gr: 4-12 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Garden City, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Homebound Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1333 Radcliff Street
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8300
Gr: Inquire with school
30001 Marquette St
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Garden City, MI 48135
(734) 762-8480
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Garden City, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Garden City, MI include Garden City Middle School and Tipton Academy 48.
How many public middle schools are located in Garden City?
2 public middle schools are located in Garden City.
What is the racial composition of students in Garden City?
Garden City public middle schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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