Best 49505 Michigan Public Middle Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,423 students in 49505, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI are City High Middle School, Aberdeen Academy and Riverside Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49505 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49505, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best 49505, MI Public Middle Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City High Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 955 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Aberdeen Academy
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
928 Aberdeen St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2868
Gr: PK-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Riverside Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
265 Eleanor St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2969
Gr: 6-8 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 49505 Michigan

49505, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3150
Gr: Inquire with school | 25 students Minority enrollment: 79%
2355 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-5227
Gr: K-12
1400 Fuller Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2818
Gr: 6-8 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
2420 Coit Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-2955
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
St. John's Home School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
72355 Knapp Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 361-522
Gr: K-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
1625 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3232
Gr: Inquire with school | 11 students
1625 Leonard Street Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 771-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Minority enrollment: 70%
800 Wellerwood St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49505, MI include City High Middle School, Aberdeen Academy and Riverside Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49505?
3 public middle schools are located in 49505.
What is the racial composition of students in 49505?
49505 public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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