For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,049 students in Stephenson, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Stephenson, MI are Stephenson Area Public School and Uplift Michigan Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stephenson, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Stephenson have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Stephenson, MI (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stephenson Area Public School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: K-12 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Uplift Michigan Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
W526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Gr: K-12 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Stephenson, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
The Better Alternative Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
213 West Mill St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: 9-12
526 Division St
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Stephenson, MI 49887
(906) 753-2222
Gr: 6-8 | 130 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
W526 Division St.
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Stephenson, MI 49887
(313) 335-3218
Gr: K-12 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Stephenson, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Stephenson, MI include Stephenson Area Public School and Uplift Michigan Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Stephenson?
2 public middle schools are located in Stephenson.
What is the racial composition of students in Stephenson?
Stephenson public middle schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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