For the 2025 school year, there are 75 public middle schools serving 30,875 students in Kent County, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Kent County, MI are Central Middle School, East Grand Rapids Middle School and Byron Center West Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Kent County 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 Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5810 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8750
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8750
Gr: 7-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
East Grand Rapids Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2425 Lake Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 235-7551
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Byron Center West Middle School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8654 Homerich Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6500
Gr: 6-9 | 694 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Chandler Woods Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6895 Samrick Ave Ne
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 866-6000
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Northern Hills Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3775 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8650
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8650
Gr: 7-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #66.
City Middlehigh
(Math: 65% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2380
Gr: 7-12 | 927 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Pettis Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8850
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8850
Gr: 6-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #88.
Cross Creek Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7701 Kalamazoo Ave Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 656-4000
Gr: K-8 | 807 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
Duncan Lake Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9758 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-1380
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-1380
Gr: 7-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Excel Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4201 Breton Rd Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 281-9339
Gr: K-12 | 783 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Robert L Nickels Intermediate School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3100 84th St Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6400
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6400
Gr: 3-7 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1212.
North Rockford Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
397 E Division St
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Lowell Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 Foreman St
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2800
Lowell, MI 49331
(616) 987-2800
Gr: 6-8 | 775 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1414.
East Rockford Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8615 9 Mile Rd Ne
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Rockford, MI 49341
(616) 863-6140
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #1515.
Walker Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1801 3 Mile Rd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 785-2700
Gr: K-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1616.
Vanguard Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1620 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 538-3630
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 538-3630
Gr: K-8 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1717.
Grandville Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4900 Canal Ave Sw
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6612
Grandville, MI 49418
(616) 254-6612
Gr: 3-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1818.
Lighthouse North Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1260 Ekhart St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 965-9700
Gr: 3-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #1919.
Lighthouse Academy Waalkes
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 304-8537
Gr: K-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2020.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Gr: 7-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Bethany Based School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Eastern Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 245-7708
Gr: 4-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Home Education Site
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2405 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2621
Gr: 1-12 | 1 student
Rank: #21 - 2321. - 23.
Kent City Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2424.
Byron Center Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9930 Burlingame Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-4852
Gr: K-12 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #2525.
Red Hawk Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
204 E Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-7330
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-7330
Gr: 8 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2626.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2727.
Kent City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
351 N Main St
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Kent City, MI 49330
(616) 678-4210
Gr: 6-12 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2828.
West Mi Academy Of Environmental Science
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4463 Leonard St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Grand Rapids, MI 49534
(616) 791-7454
Gr: PK-12 | 669 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2929.
Cedar Springs Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4873 16 Mile Rd Ne
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9100
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9100
Gr: 6-7 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3030.
Crestwood Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2674 44th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Grand Rapids, MI 49512
(616) 455-1200
Gr: 6-8 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3131.
Mill Creek Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Betty St Ne
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 254-5100
Comstock Park, MI 49321
(616) 254-5100
Gr: 6-8 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #3232.
Ridge Park Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4120 Camelot Ridge Dr Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 222-0093
Grand Rapids, MI 49546
(616) 222-0093
Gr: K-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3333.
Pine Grove Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2101 52nd St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 410-4900
Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 410-4900
Gr: K-12 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #3434.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
235 E Spartan Dr
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8211
Gr: 6-8 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1800 Tremont Blvd Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-3150
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1061 Kensington Ave Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2620
Gr: 9-12 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
921 Alger Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2222
Gr: PK-6 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Bimaadiziwin School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
45 Lexington Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2797
Gr: Inquire with school | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Blain Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
240 84th Street Se
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 827-0195
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 827-0195
Gr: PK | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
8542 Byron Center Ave Sw
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6100
Byron Center, MI 49315
(616) 878-6100
Gr: PK
Campau Park School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
50 Antoine St Sw
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2290
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Campus Early Childhood Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
710 Benjamin Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 771-3525
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
204 East Muskegon St
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Cedar Springs, MI 49319
(616) 696-9102
Gr: 2-4 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2301
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
200 Alma Street
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8218
Gr: K-1 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
421 Fountain St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2310
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
1417 Covell Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616) 819-2411
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
1720 Plainfield Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
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
Grand Rapids, MI 49505
(616) 819-2424
Gr: 9-12 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Day Treatment (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1501 Cedar St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 336-2340
Gr: 7-11 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Early Childhood Center At Campus (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1326 Thomas Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
(616) 819-3522
Gr: PK-K
1585 36th Street Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7587
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 530-7587
Gr: PK-5 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 52:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
758 Eastern Avenue Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Grand Rapids, MI 49501
(616) 819-2510
Gr: K-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Englishville School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
8285 Vinton Ave Nw
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 887-8213
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
2396 Hillside Dr Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Grand Rapids, MI 49544
(616) 363-3879
Gr: K-4
159 College Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 819-2530
Gr: K-5 | 184 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
311 State Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616) 458-9646
Gr: 7-12 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
851 Madison Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 819-2640
Gr: 6-8 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Glenmor High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
8948 Kraft Ave Se
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8236
Caledonia, MI 49316
(616) 891-8236
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
982 Lee St Sw
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Wyoming, MI 49509
(616) 241-2661
Gr: 9-12
Godwin Heights Autism Program Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
111 36th St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Grand Rapids, MI 49548
(616) 252-2084
Gr: 4-8
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
670 Burton St Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: K-5 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
670 Burton Street Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Grand Rapids, MI 49507
(616) 241-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Kent County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kent County, MI include Central Middle School, East Grand Rapids Middle School and Byron Center West Middle School. Kent County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Kent County?
75 public middle schools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kent County include: Crestwood Middle School vs. Pinewood Middle School, Pinewood Middle School vs. Crestwood Middle School, Valleywood Middle School vs. Pinewood Middle School
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