For the 2025-26 school year, there are 13 public middle schools serving 6,574 students in Livingston County, MI. The top ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, MI are Hartland Middle School At Ore Creek, Scranton Middle School and Pathway School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Livingston County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% 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 Public Middle Schools in Livingston County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartland Middle School At Ore Creek
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3250 Hartland Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2400
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2400
Gr: 7-8 | 758 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Scranton Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8415 Maltby Rd
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3700
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3700
Gr: 7-8 | 849 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Hartland High School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10635 Dunham Rd
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2200
Hartland, MI 48353
(810) 626-2200
Gr: 8-12 | 1,655 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Charyl Stockwell Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1021 Karl Greimel Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 632-2200
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #66.
Hartland Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Fowlerville Online Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 N Grand Ave
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6040
Gr: 6-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Pathfinder School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2100 E M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5200
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5200
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Parker Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1010.
Kensington Woods Schools
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9501 Pettys Road
Lakeland, MI 48143
(517) 545-0828
Lakeland, MI 48143
(517) 545-0828
Gr: 6-12 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1111.
Highlander Way Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1212.
Light Of The World Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 E Hamburg St
Pinckney, MI 48169
(248) 254-3445
Pinckney, MI 48169
(248) 254-3445
Gr: K-8 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1313.
Fowlerville Junior High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7677 W Sharpe Rd
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6003
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6003
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Livingston County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Transition Building (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1403 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Choices Alternative Ed High School (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7677 West Sharpe Rd
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6201
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6201
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Gr: PK
10564 Learning Lane
Hamburg, MI 48139
(810) 225-6900
Hamburg, MI 48139
(810) 225-6900
Gr: K-4 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Howell Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1400 W. Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Gr: Inquire with school | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1
126 Webb Street
Gregory, MI 48137
(734) 498-2883
Gregory, MI 48137
(734) 498-2883
Gr: K | 120 students Minority enrollment: 4%
John S. Munn Middle School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
450 North Hibbard St
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6027
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6027
Gr: PK
9501 Pettys Dr
Lakeland, MI 48143
(810) 225-6700
Lakeland, MI 48143
(810) 225-6700
Gr: K-3 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Little Highlanders Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Gr: PK
850 Spencer Road
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3800
Brighton, MI 48116
(810) 299-3800
Gr: K | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
450 N. Hibbard Street
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6004
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-6004
Gr: 5-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
10255 Dexter Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Gr: 9-12
Parkers Corners (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
2045 Bradley Road
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-9556
Fowlerville, MI 48836
(517) 223-9556
Gr: Inquire with school | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
935 West M 36
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5800
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5800
Gr: K-4 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Renaissance Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1413 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Gr: 6-12
861 East Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Wsc Academy - Brighton Campus (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
10355 Citation Dr
Brighton, MI 48116
(734) 794-0218
Brighton, MI 48116
(734) 794-0218
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Livingston County, MI include Hartland Middle School At Ore Creek, Scranton Middle School and Pathway School. Livingston County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Livingston County?
13 public middle schools are located in Livingston County.
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston County?
Livingston County 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).
Which public middle schools in Livingston County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Livingston County include: Parker Middle School vs. Highlander Way Middle School, Highlander Way Middle School vs. Parker Middle School, Scranton Middle School vs. Hartland Middle School At Ore Creek
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