For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,010 students in Alpena, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Alpena, MI are Pied Piper School, Aces Academy and Alpena High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alpena, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Alpena have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alpena, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pied Piper School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
444 Wilson St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 356-1414
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
Rank: #22.
Aces Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5170
Grades: 7-12
| 71 students
Rank: #33.
Alpena High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3303 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5200
Grades: 8-12
| 1,096 students
Rank: #44.
Thunder Bay Junior High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3500 S Third Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5400
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Alpena, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2118 Us Hwy 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
211 North First Ave
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Grades: PK
| n/a students
555 S Fifth St
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-2500
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-2500
Grades: PK-5
| 117 students
Esd Sp Ed Programs In Lea Facilities Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
2118 Us Hwy 23 South
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 354-3101
Grades: PK
| 7 students
7065 Dietz Road
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5760
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5760
Grades: PK-6
| 134 students
1421 Hobbs Dr
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5840
Alpena, MI 49707
(989) 358-5840
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Alpena, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Alpena, MI include Pied Piper School, Aces Academy and Alpena High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alpena?
4 public middle schools are located in Alpena.
What is the racial composition of students in Alpena?
Alpena public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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