Top 10 Best Jackson Public Middle Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 5,650 students in Jackson, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson, MI are Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy, Northwest Alternative High School and Lyle A Torrant Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Jackson, MI Public Middle Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
(2017-2018 School Year Data)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 East Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-9044
Grades: 1-12
| 61 students
Rank: #22.
Northwest Alternative High School
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6900 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Grades: 7-12
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Lyle A Torrant Center
Special Education School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1175 West Parnall Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 787-8910
Grades: PK-12
| 173 students
Rank: #44.
Paragon Charter Academy
Charter School
Math: 37% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3750 Mccain Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 750-9500
Grades: K-8
| 640 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4200 Van Horn Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4702
Grades: 8-12
| 1,034 students
Rank: #66.
Jackson Isd Local Based Special Education Programs
Special Education School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6700 Browns Lake Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: PK-12
| 176 students
Rank: #77.
Jackson Preparatory Early College
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2111 Emmons Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-2093
Grades: 6-12
| 322 students
Rank: #88.
Fourth Street Learning Center
Alternative School
Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 Fourth Street
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2386
Grades: 6-8
| 42 students
Rank: #99.
East Jackson Secondary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1566 North Sutton Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-1700
Grades: 7-12
| 380 students
Rank: #1010.
Northwest Kidder Middle School
Math: 14% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Rives Junction Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 817-4703
Grades: 6-8
| 819 students
Rank: #1111.
Da Vinci Institute 612
Alternative School
Charter School
Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2985 Springport Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 6-12
| 337 students
Rank: #1212.
South Central Michigan Virtual
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1060 Jackson Crossing
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2820
Grades: K-12
| 353 students
Rank: #1313.
Middle School At Parkside
Math: 11% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 4th St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 797 students
Rank: #1414.
Vandercook Lake High School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 East Golf Ave
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-8167
Grades: 7-12
| 325 students
Rank: n/an/a
Way East Jackson
Alternative School
345 N Dettman
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 945-1335
Grades: 7-12
| 47 students
Rank: n/an/a
Youth Home Jackson Isd
Alternative School
930 Fleming Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 990-8088
Grades: 3-12
| 19 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jackson, Michigan

Jackson, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
900 E. Pearl Street
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2700
Grades: K-5
| 386 students
820 Bennett St
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 841-2730
Grades: K-2
| n/a students
555 Murphy Street
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 780-9980
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students
2255 Emmons Rd.
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 796-0031
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1566 N Sutton Road
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 764-6010
Grades: 7-8
| 145 students
6900 Rives Junction Road
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 569-2247
Grades: K-1
| 420 students
1226 South Wisner St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2601
Grades: 3-5
| n/a students
500 Griswold St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 796-0080
Grades: K-7
| 130 students
6700 Browns Lake Rd
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 768-5200
Grades: 2-12
| n/a students
215 West Michigan Ave
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2209
Grades: 3
| n/a students
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 788-6010
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
154 West Clark St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2167
Grades: K
| n/a students
216 East Biddle St
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-3940
Grades: K-2
| 65 students
800 E. Mcdevitt
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 782-0342
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
345 North Dettman Rd
Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 784-7131
Grades: K-3
| 325 students
310 West Morrell St
Jackson, MI 49201
(517) 841-2801
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
730 Tomlinson St.
Jackson, MI 49203
(517) 841-2786
Grades: n/a
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Jackson, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Jackson, MI include Vandercook Lake Virtual Academy, Northwest Alternative High School and Lyle A Torrant Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Jackson, MI?
16 public middle schools are located in Jackson, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson, MI?
Jackson, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).

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