For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 9,096 students in Rochester, MI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MI are Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Rochester Adams High School and Van Hoosen Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rochester, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Rochester have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Rochester, MI (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avondale Gifted And Talented Education
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1435 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Gr: 2-8 | 381 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #22.
Rochester Adams High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3200 W Tienken Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5200
Gr: 7-12 | 1,521 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Van Hoosen Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1339 N Adams Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4900
Gr: 6-12 | 906 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Stoney Creek High School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6755 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-5700
Gr: 6-12 | 1,478 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
West Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Old Perch Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 726-5000
Gr: 6-12 | 784 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Rochester High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
180 S Livernois Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Hart Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6500 Sheldon Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-4500
Gr: 6-12 | 999 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Reuther Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1430 E Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-4700
Gr: 6-12 | 706 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Avondale Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1445 W Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rochester, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Avondale Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1435 W Auburn Road
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6600
Gr: 6-12
1435 West Auburn Rd
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Rochester, MI 48309
(248) 537-6400
Gr: 5-6
3838 N Rochester Rd
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3000
Rochester, MI 48306
(248) 726-3000
Gr: PK-K
Rochester Adult Education Elementary School (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
1440 John R Rd
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5950
Rochester, MI 48307
(248) 726-5950
Gr: 10-12 | 37 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Rochester, MI include Avondale Gifted And Talented Education, Rochester Adams High School and Van Hoosen Middle School. Rochester has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Rochester?
9 public middle schools are located in Rochester.
What is the racial composition of students in Rochester?
Rochester public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Rochester are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Rochester include: Reuther Middle School vs. West Middle School, West Middle School vs. Reuther Middle School, Hart Middle School vs. Van Hoosen Middle School
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