Best public middle schools in the Grand Rapids metro area

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July 10, 2025
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Best public middle schools in the Grand Rapids metro area

Stacker compiled a list of the best public middle schools in the Grand Rapids metro area using data from the Niche. Niche uses five weighted factors for its rankings: academics grade, teachers grade, district overall grade, culture & diversity grade, and parent / student surveys. You can read more about the methodology here.

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#10. Eastern Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- Enrollment: 561 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#9. Northern Trails School

- School grades: 5-6
- Location: Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- Enrollment: 499 (17:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#8. Chandler Woods Charter Academy

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Belmont, MI
- Enrollment: 752 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#7. Central Middle School

- School grades: 7-8
- Location: Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- Enrollment: 510 (20:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#6. East Grand Rapids Middle School

- School grades: 6-8
- Location: East Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI
- Enrollment: 662 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#5. Black River Public School Middle/High School

- School grades: 6-12
- Location: Black River Public School, MI
- Enrollment: 550 (13:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#4. Northern Hills Middle School

- School grades: 7-8
- Location: Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
- Enrollment: 534 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#3. Eagle Crest Charter Academy

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Holland, MI
- Enrollment: 580 (15:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#2. Excel Charter Academy

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Grand Rapids, MI
- Enrollment: 783 (19:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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#1. Cross Creek Charter Academy

- School grades: K-8
- Location: Byron Center, MI
- Enrollment: 807 (21:1 student to teacher ratio)
- Niche grade: A

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