For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,045 students in 49525, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49525, MI are Northern Hills Middle School, Lincoln School and Crossroads Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49525 have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49525, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49525, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northern Hills Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3775 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8650
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8650
Grades: 7-8
| 534 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Grades: K-12
| 112 students
Rank: #33.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Grades: 7-8
| 453 students
Rank: #44.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 27% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: PK-8
| 371 students
Rank: #55.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grades: K-12
| 85 students
Rank: #66.
Knapp Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1759 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Grades: K-8
| 430 students
Rank: #77.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grades: PK-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 447-5680
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
49525, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 12
| 20 students
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Kent Isd Conference Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1633 East Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Kent Isd Shared Ed Entity (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Grades: K-12
| 490 students
Kent Transition Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1800 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grades: 9-12
| 112 students
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grades: K-5
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49525, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49525, MI include Northern Hills Middle School, Lincoln School and Crossroads Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49525?
8 public middle schools are located in 49525.
What is the racial composition of students in 49525?
49525 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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