For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,307 students in Mecosta County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Mecosta County, MI are Mecostaosceola Education Center, Mosaic School and Chippewa Hills High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mecosta County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mecosta County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% 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 Mecosta County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mecostaosceola Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
15700 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Mosaic School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
350 W Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8150
Grades: 7-12
| 91 students
Rank: #33.
Chippewa Hills High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3226 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2100
Grades: 7-12
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Big Rapids Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Warren Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9965
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9965
Grades: 5-8
| 618 students
Rank: #55.
Chippewa Hills Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3102 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2200
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 515 students
Rank: #66.
Crossroads Charter Academy 612
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
215 Spruce St W
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-9041
Grades: 6-12
| 144 students
Rank: #77.
Morley Stanwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4700 Northland Dr
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4550
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4550
Grades: 6-8
| 234 students
Rank: #88.
Big Rapids Virtual School
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14980 215th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3489
Grades: K-12
| 133 students
Mecosta County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3102 Arthur Rd
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-2300
Grades: 5-6
| 286 students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: PK
| n/a students
501 W. Bridge Street
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-6234
Grades: 1-5
| 237 students
Mecosta-osceola Alternative Education Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
15800 190th Avenue
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-4410
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
15760 190th Ave
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Big Rapids, MI 49307
(231) 796-3543
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Morley Stanwood Alternative School (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
151 East 7th St
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Morley, MI 49336
(231) 856-4444
Grades: 9-12
| 41 students
350 East Wheatland Ave
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8230
Remus, MI 49340
(989) 967-8230
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
156 North Front St
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Stanwood, MI 49346
(231) 823-2211
Grades: PK-1
| 168 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Mecosta County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Mecosta County, MI include Mecostaosceola Education Center, Mosaic School and Chippewa Hills High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mecosta County?
8 public middle schools are located in Mecosta County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mecosta County?
Mecosta County public middle schools minority enrollment is 12% 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 Mecosta County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Mecosta County include: Mecostaosceola Education Center vs. Crossroads Charter Academy 612, Mosaic School vs. Mecostaosceola Education Center, Mosaic School vs. Crossroads Charter Academy 612
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