For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 678 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 39% 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 (2026)
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 | 423 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
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 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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