For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 539 students in 48708, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48708, MI are Bay City Academy Farragut Campus and North Central Academy Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48708 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48708, MI have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48708, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bay City Academy Farragut Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 N Farragut St
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-8254
Gr: PK-12 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
North Central Academy Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5055 Corey Rd
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 584-2080
Gr: K-12 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
48708, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 N. Madison Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 414-5480
Gr: 6-9 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
111 N Madison Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Bay City, MI 48708
(231) 631-4746
Gr: PK-K | 33 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Bay City Virtual School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
201 Woodside Ln
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-5550
Gr: 9-12
201 Woodside Lane
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 892-7515
Gr: Inquire with school | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Jefferson Center (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
325 Park Ave
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Gr: K | 1 student
325 Park Avenue
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Bay City, MI 48708
(989) 895-6595
Gr: Inquire with school | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48708, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48708, MI include Bay City Academy Farragut Campus and North Central Academy Campus.
How many public middle schools are located in 48708?
2 public middle schools are located in 48708.
What is the racial composition of students in 48708?
48708 public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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