For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 699 students in Pinckney, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pinckney, MI are Pathfinder School and Light Of The World Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pinckney, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Pinckney have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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 Pinckney, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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%
Pinckney, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10255 Dexter Pinckney Rd
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Pinckney, MI 48169
(810) 225-5500
Gr: 9-12
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Pinckney, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Pinckney, MI include Pathfinder School and Light Of The World Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Pinckney?
2 public middle schools are located in Pinckney.
What is the racial composition of students in Pinckney?
Pinckney public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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