For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,350 students in Harper Woods, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Harper Woods, MI are Harper Academy, Harper Woods Middle School and Harper Woods Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper Woods, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Harper Woods have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Harper Woods, MI (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harper Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20225 Beaconsfield St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 245-3084
Grades: 7-12
| 89 students
Rank: #22.
Harper Woods Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Anita St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 343-1830
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 343-1830
Grades: 6-8
| 349 students
Rank: #33.
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19872 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Grades: K-12
| 746 students
Rank: #44.
Chandler Park Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20100 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(248) 905-5030
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(248) 905-5030
Grades: 6-8
| 587 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(616) 916-7590
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(616) 916-7590
Grades: K-8
| 579 students
Harper Woods, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20655 Lennon St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 432-4800
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 432-4800
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 885-6250
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 885-6250
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Diploma Success Community School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
19872 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075
Grades: K-12
| 95 students
19800 Anita St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 882-4631
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 882-4631
Grades: K-12
| 159 students
19872 Kelly Road
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 933-6075
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 649-2200
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 649-2200
Grades: K-8
| 898 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Harper Woods, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Harper Woods, MI include Harper Academy, Harper Woods Middle School and Harper Woods Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Harper Woods?
5 public middle schools are located in Harper Woods.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Woods?
Harper Woods public middle schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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