Top 10 Best Michigan Magnet Public Middle Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 126 magnet public middle schools serving 54,944 students in Michigan.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public middle schools in Michigan are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center and Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Michigan magnet public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Magnet Public Middle Schools in Michigan (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Grades: 2-8
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
Middle School Mathematics Science Technology Center
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
27500 Cosgrove Dr
Warren, MI 48092
(586) 574-3171
Grades: 6-8
| 68 students
Rank: #33.
Saginaw Arts And Sciences Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1903 N Niagara St
Saginaw, MI 48602
(989) 399-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 401 students
Rank: #44.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1042 S Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4955
Grades: 6-8
| 678 students
Rank: #55.
Birmingham Covington School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1525 Covington Rd
Bloomfield Hills, MI 48301
(248) 203-4425
Grades: 3-8
| 639 students
Rank: #66.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,887 students
Rank: #77.
Rochester Community Schools Virtual Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5916
Grades: K-12
| 96 students
Rank: #88.
Holly Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
820 Academy Rd
Holly, MI 48442
(248) 634-5554
Grades: K-8
| 557 students
Rank: #99.
Waldron Elementary And Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11214 W Kent St
Fowler, MI 48835
(989) 593-2160
Grades: K-8
| 260 students
Rank: #1010.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8415 N Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-7545
Grades: 6-12
| 1,917 students
Rank: #1111.
Derby Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1300 Derby Rd
Birmingham, MI 48009
(248) 203-5003
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #1212.
Pccs Middle Virtual Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
454 S Harvey St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4929
Grades: 6-8
| 39 students
Rank: #1313.
Millennium Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
61526 9 Mile Rd
South Lyon, MI 48178
(248) 573-8200
Grades: 6-8
| 1,043 students
Rank: #1414.
Petoskey Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
801 Northmen Dr
Petoskey, MI 49770
(231) 348-2150
Grades: 6-8
| 571 students
Rank: #1515.
Eastside Connections School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Tyler St
Niles, MI 49120
(269) 682-2585
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #1616.
Berkshire Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
21707 W 14 Mile Rd
Franklin, MI 48025
(248) 203-4703
Grades: 6-8
| 648 students
Rank: #1717.
Seneca Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
47200 Heydenreich Rd
Macomb, MI 48044
(586) 723-3900
Grades: 6-8
| 1,089 students
Rank: #1818.
University Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
19301 W 12 Mile Rd
Southfield, MI 48076
(248) 746-4370
Grades: 6-8
| 220 students
Rank: #1919.
Sault Area High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
904 Marquette Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6605
Grades: 8-12
| 734 students
Rank: #2020.
Wood School Bangor Twp 8
Magnet School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
29842 66th St
Bangor, MI 49013
(269) 427-8562
Grades: K-8
| 25 students
Rank: #2121.
Eb Holman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
50870 Holman School Rd
Atlantic Mine, MI 49905
(906) 482-2797
Grades: K-8
| 184 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Career And Alternative Pathways To Education Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
636 Pipestone St
Benton Harbor, MI 49022
(269) 605-1900
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Casman Alternative Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
225 9th St
Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-4981
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Downriver Digital Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
27225 W Outer Dr
Ecorse, MI 48229
(313) 294-4750
Grades: K-12
| 24 students
Rank: #22 - 2522. - 25.
Wells Township School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
38211 County Road 426
Arnold, MI 49819
(906) 238-4200
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #2626.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Grades: K-12
| 26 students
Rank: #2727.
Lincoln School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
810 E 5th Ave
Sault Sainte Marie, MI 49783
(906) 635-6626
Grades: PK-7
| 350 students
Rank: #2828.
Elm River Township School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3999 Winona Rd
Toivola, MI 49965
(906) 288-3751
Grades: K-8
| 6 students
Rank: #2929.
Imk Community Education
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
800 E E St
Iron Mountain, MI 49801
(906) 779-2660
Grades: K-12
| 106 students
Rank: #3030.
Thornapple Kellogg Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
10375 Green Lake Rd
Middleville, MI 49333
(269) 795-3349
Grades: 6-8
| 691 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Innocademy
Magnet School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8485 Homestead Dr
Zeeland, MI 49464
(248) 505-6829
Grades: PK-12
| 267 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Middle School North
Magnet School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
46201 Fairchild Rd
Macomb, MI 48042
(586) 493-5260
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Saranac Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
150 Pleasant St
Saranac, MI 48881
(616) 642-1100
Grades: 7-12
| 388 students
Rank: #3434.
Tecumseh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
307 N Maumee St
Tecumseh, MI 49286
(517) 423-1105
Grades: 5-8
| 763 students
Rank: #3535.
Stockbridge Jrsr High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
416 N Clinton St
Stockbridge, MI 49285
(517) 851-7770
Grades: 7-12
| 525 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked magnet public middle schools in Michigan?
How many magnet public middle schools are located in Michigan?
126 magnet public middle schools are located in Michigan.
What is the racial composition of students in Michigan?
Michigan magnet public middle schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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