For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 333 students in 49251, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in 49251, MI is Leslie Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 49251 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49251, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49251, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leslie Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Kimball St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8218
Gr: 5-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
49251, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Leslie Alternative Education Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
4141 Hull Rd
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-9500
Gr: 7-12
White Pine Academy (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
510 Russell St
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8961
Leslie, MI 49251
(517) 589-8961
Gr: K-8 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49251, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49251, MI include Leslie Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49251?
1 public middle schools are located in 49251.
What is the racial composition of students in 49251?
49251 public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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