For the 2024 school year, there are 257 public middle schools serving 122,936 students in Wayne County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MI are Dearborn Stem Middle School, The Lincoln Center and East Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Middle schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Wayne County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dearborn Stem Middle School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1904
Grades: 6-8
| 162 students
Rank: #22.
The Lincoln Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
891 Goddard
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-5900
Grades: PK-12
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
East Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1042 South Mill St
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4950
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-4950
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Rank: #44.
Canton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8415 North Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2850
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2850
Grades: 6-12
| 1,957 students
Rank: #55.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
48484 N Territorial Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-6149
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 459-6149
Grades: K-8
| 779 students
Rank: #66.
Salem High School
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
46181 Joy Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 416-2800
Grades: 6-12
| 1,941 students
Rank: #77.
Meads Mill Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
16700 Franklin Rd
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3700
Northville, MI 48168
(248) 344-3700
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #88.
Plymouth High School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8400 North Beck Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 582-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,976 students
Rank: #99.
Achieve Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3250 Denton Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 397-0960
Grades: K-8
| 778 students
Rank: #1010.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
775 North Center St
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 344-3600
Northville, MI 48167
(248) 344-3600
Grades: 6-8
| 1,033 students
Rank: #1111.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grades: 5-8
| 593 students
Rank: #1212.
West Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
44401 West Ann Arbor Trl
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7550
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7550
Grades: 6-8
| 633 students
Rank: #1313.
Ivywood Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14356 Genoa Ct
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Plymouth, MI 48170
(248) 207-1757
Grades: K-7
| 500 students
Rank: #1414.
Burger Development Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 729-1830
Grades: K-12
| 118 students
Rank: #1515.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grades: 5-8
| 512 students
Rank: #1616.
Canton Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
49100 Ford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Canton, MI 48187
(734) 453-9517
Grades: K-8
| 690 students
Rank: #1717.
Madison School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4460 18th Street
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6400
Grades: PK-12
| 158 students
Rank: #1818.
Pioneer Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
46081 Ann Arbor Rd W
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-2770
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-2770
Grades: 1-8
| 807 students
Rank: #1919.
South Canton Scholars Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3085 South Canton Center Road
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Canton, MI 48188
(734) 398-5658
Grades: K-8
| 781 students
Rank: #2020.
Keystone Academy
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
47925 Bemis Rd
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9470
Belleville, MI 48111
(734) 697-9470
Grades: K-8
| 661 students
Rank: #2121.
Howe Trainable Center And Montessori
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
22586 Ann Arbor Trail
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-7000
Grades: PK-12
| 248 students
Rank: #2222.
Holmes Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16200 Newburgh Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2675
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2675
Grades: 7-8
| 678 students
Rank: #2323.
Patrick Henry Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24825 Hall Rd
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 362-6100
Trenton, MI 48183
(734) 362-6100
Grades: 8-9
| 835 students
Rank: #2424.
Grosse Ile Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23270 East River Rd
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 362-2500
Grosse Ile, MI 48138
(734) 362-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 401 students
Rank: #2525.
Frost Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14041 Stark Rd
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2670
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2670
Grades: 6-8
| 617 students
Rank: #2626.
Jo Brighton Skills Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4460 18th St
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Wyandotte, MI 48192
(734) 759-6300
Grades: 4-12
| 144 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Riverview Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13249 Pennsylvania Rd
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-1693
Riverview, MI 48193
(734) 285-1693
Grades: K-12
| 234 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Star International Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
45081 Geddes Rd
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Canton, MI 48188
(313) 565-0507
Grades: PK-8
| 93 students
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Way Michigan
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
407 E Fort St, Ste 201
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Detroit, MI 48226
(734) 494-2106
Grades: 6-12
| 183 students
Rank: #3030.
Liberty Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
46250 Cherry Hill
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7600
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-7600
Grades: K-8
| 788 students
Rank: #31 - 5231. - 52.
Asher School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14101 Leroy St
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Southgate, MI 48195
(734) 246-4633
Grades: 6-12
| 232 students
Rank: #31 - 5231. - 52.
Capstone Charter School Sda South Campus
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3500 John R Street
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 202-6082
Grades: 4-12
| 49 students
Rank: #31 - 5231. - 52.
Carstens Elementarymiddle School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13000 Essex Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 866-5500
Grades: PK-8
| 291 students
Rank: #31 - 5231. - 52.
Clara B Ford Sda
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20651 West Warren St
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 436-0020
Grades: 5-12
| 51 students
Rank: #31 - 5231. - 52.
Dove Of Detroit
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20001 Wexford
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 366-9110
Grades: PK-8
| 503 students
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Wayne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
29193 Beech St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 326-8519
Grades: 9
| 196 students
17101 Hubbell St
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 494-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 104 students
18445 Cathedral St
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Detroit, MI 48228
(313) 866-9200
Grades: 9-11
| 206 students
Academy Of Detroit-west (Closed 2011)
Charter School
16418 West Mcnichols Rd
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Detroit, MI 48235
(313) 272-5473
Grades: K-1
| n/a students
Academy Of Inkster (Closed 2011)
Charter School
28500 Avondale St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 641-1312
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 641-1312
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Academy Of International Studies (Closed 2018)
Charter School
3056 Hanley St
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Hamtramck, MI 48212
(313) 347-0026
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Academy Of Oak Park - Middle School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
14213 Whitcomb St
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Academy Of Oak Park (4-5) (Closed 2005)
Charter School
14213 Whitcomb Avenue
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Detroit, MI 48227
(313) 272-8333
Grades: 4-5
| n/a students
5680 Konkel St
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Detroit, MI 48210
(313) 596-7640
Grades: PK-8
| 860 students
Academy Of Westland (Closed 2013)
Charter School
300 South Henry Ruff Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 722-1465
Grades: K-8
| 341 students
Ace Academy (Sda) - Calumet Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
330 Glendale St
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 6-12
| 55 students
Ace Academy Jefferson Site (Closed 2021)
Charter School
13330 E Jefferson Avenue
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 852-7500
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
330 Glendale
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Highland Park, MI 48203
(313) 868-8368
Grades: 4-12
| 136 students
28201 Lyndon Street
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Livonia, MI 48154
(734) 744-2685
Grades: K-6
| 350 students
22586 Ann Arbor Trl
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Dearborn Heights, MI 48127
(313) 827-1915
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
19499 Victor Parkway
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Livonia, MI 48152
(313) 625-4700
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
African Heritage Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
21511 W. Mcnichols
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Detroit, MI 48219
(313) 494-2357
Grades: 2-12
| 21 students
Aisha Shule/web Dubois Prep. Academy School (Closed 2015)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
20119 Wisconsin St
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Detroit, MI 48221
(313) 345-6050
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
8666 Quincy St
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 898-6444
Grades: PK-12
| 898 students
Allen Academy (Closed 2005)
Charter School
14595 Heyden
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Detroit, MI 48223
(313) 541-1436
Grades: K-9
| 673 students
Allen Early Learning Academy (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
11100 North Haggerty Road
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 582-6801
Grades: PK
| n/a students
11100 North Haggerty Rd
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Plymouth, MI 48170
(734) 416-3050
Grades: PK-5
| 408 students
27100 Bennett
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Redford, MI 48240
(313) 242-6001
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Andrew Young Early College Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8100 West Davison
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 646-9053
Grades: 6-12
| 48 students
8858 Petoskey Avenue
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Detroit, MI 48204
(313) 596-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 69 students
10215 King Richard
Detroit, MI 48224
Detroit, MI 48224
Grades: K-8
| 379 students
2200 Ewald Circle
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Detroit, MI 48238
(313) 866-0605
Grades: PK-6
| 169 students
4900 E. Hilldale Street
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Detroit, MI 48234
(313) 866-7770
Grades: K-5
| 279 students
4209 Seneca Street
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Detroit, MI 48214
(313) 866-2300
Grades: 6-8
| 455 students
Barnard Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
900 Cook Road
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-5100
Grades: 1-12
| 27 students
Barnes Early Childhood Center (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
20090 Morningside Dr
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3800
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Barsamian Preparatory Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
7650 2nd Ave
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 873-1288
Grades: 9-12
| 56 students
28865 Carlysle St
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Inkster, MI 48141
(734) 467-5697
Grades: 3-5
| 453 students
Beacon International Academy (Closed 2004)
Charter School
1021 Clairpointe
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Detroit, MI 48215
(313) 821-0491
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
840 Waterman St
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Detroit, MI 48209
(313) 849-3183
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Wayne County, MI include Dearborn Stem Middle School, The Lincoln Center and East Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Wayne County, MI?
257 public middle schools are located in Wayne County, MI.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County, MI?
Wayne County, MI public middle schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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