Top 5 Best Highland Park Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,136 students in Highland Park, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Highland Park, MI are Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College, Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School and George Washington Carver Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Highland Park, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Highland Park have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Highland Park, MI (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sigma For Leadership And Early Middle College
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
25 Ford St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 285-9185
Grades: K-12
| 49 students
Rank: #22.
Greenfield Union Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
420 West 7 Mile Rd
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-2999
Grades: PK-8
| 265 students
Rank: #33.
George Washington Carver Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
14510 2nd Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 865-6024
Grades: 5-8
| 149 students
Rank: #44.
Barber Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
45 East Buena Vista St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Grades: PK-8
| 268 students
Rank: #55.
Nolan Elementarymiddle School
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1150 East Lantz St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Grades: PK-8
| 405 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Highland Park, Michigan

Highland Park, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Ace Academy (Sda) - Calumet Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 4-12
| 136 students
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 852-7506
Grades: 5-12
| 74 students
17501 Brush Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Grades: PK-6
| 503 students
200 Highland St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 869-1000
Grades: K-8
| 488 students
Glendale At Second Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3007
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
138 Cortland St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3003
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
14104 Woodward Ave
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 564-8619
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Field Learning Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
19670 Cameron Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-3310
Grades: PK-12
| 246 students
744 W. Adeline Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 213 students
17501 Brush Street
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-9700
Grades: PK-6
| 306 students
131 Pilgrim St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3004
Grades: PK-8
| 181 students
131 Pilgrim St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3005
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
16535 Joslyn
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3000
Grades: Inquire with school
| 333 students
16535 Joslyn
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 957-3006
Grades: 7-9
| 484 students
1255 E. State Fair
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7711
Grades: K-5
| 467 students
1150 East Lantz St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 866-7730
Grades: K-8
| 312 students
53 Candler St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-2916
Grades: K-8
| 298 students
152 Highland
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 252-0422
Grades: 9-12
| 24 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Highland Park, MI?
How many public middle schools are located in Highland Park, MI?
5 public middle schools are located in Highland Park, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Highland Park, MI?
Highland Park, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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