For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 823 students in 49091, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49091, MI are Nottawa Community School and Sturgis Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49091 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49091, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49091, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nottawa Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26438 M 86
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 467-7153
Gr: PK-8 | 189 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Sturgis Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E Lafayette St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1550
Gr: 6-8 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
49091, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Arden Park School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
107 Ilene Street
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-2438
Gr: K | 8 students Minority enrollment: 25%
69090 Carls Road
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1580
Gr: K | 100 students Minority enrollment: 29%
303 East Jerolene St
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 651-1188
Gr: Inquire with school
603 Neuman
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1583
Sturgis, MI 49091
(269) 659-1583
Gr: PK | 12 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49091, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49091, MI include Nottawa Community School and Sturgis Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49091?
2 public middle schools are located in 49091.
What is the racial composition of students in 49091?
49091 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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