For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,609 students in Isabella County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Isabella County, MI are Beal City High School, Shepherd Middle School and Mt Pleasant Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isabella County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Isabella County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Isabella County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beal City High School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3117 Elias Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 644-3944
Gr: 6-12 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Shepherd Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 S Chippewa St
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6003
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 828-6003
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Mt Pleasant Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
440 S Bradley St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2221
Gr: 6-8 | 666 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Renaissance Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2797 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9889
Gr: K-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Flextech High School Shepherd
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
380 W Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Shepherd, MI 48883
(810) 206-3260
Gr: 8-12 | 79 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #66.
Montabella Juniorsenior High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1324 E North County Line Rd
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5175
Gr: 6-12 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #77.
Odyssey Middlehigh School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3441 S Wise Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9473
Gr: 7-12 | 69 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Oasis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3480 S Isabella Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 6-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
Isabella Day Treatment
Alternative School
2007 E Preston St
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2290
Gr: 7-12 | 6 students
Isabella County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Beal City Alternative Education Program High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
3032 South Winn Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 773-9543
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1
1324 E N County Line Road
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Blanchard, MI 49310
(989) 427-5414
Gr: 5-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
418 West Blanchard Rd
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Shepherd, MI 48883
(989) 866-6741
Gr: K-8 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Mt Pleasant Community Education High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1651 South Bamber Rd
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Mount Pleasant, MI 48858
(989) 775-2370
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Isabella County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Isabella County, MI include Beal City High School, Shepherd Middle School and Mt Pleasant Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Isabella County?
9 public middle schools are located in Isabella County.
What is the racial composition of students in Isabella County?
Isabella County public middle schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority American Indian and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Isabella County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Isabella County include: Montabella Juniorsenior High School vs. Beal City High School
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