For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,603 students in 48843, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48843, MI are Pathway School, Hartland Virtual Academy and Parker Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48843 have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48843, MI have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48843, MI Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pathway School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1429 W Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-6240
Gr: PK-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hartland Virtual Academy
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9525 E Highland Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Howell, MI 48843
(810) 626-2140
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Parker Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Wright Rd
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 552-4600
Gr: 6-8 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Highlander Way Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
511 N Highlander Way
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-8270
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
48843, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Adult Transition Building (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
1403 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
1425 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 546-5550
Gr: PK
Howell Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1400 W. Grand River
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6280
Gr: Inquire with school | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 93:1
Little Highlanders Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
861 E Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 234-6477
Gr: PK
Renaissance Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1413 West Grand River Ave
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 540-6760
Gr: 6-12
861 East Sibley St
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Howell, MI 48843
(517) 548-6283
Gr: K-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48843, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48843, MI include Pathway School, Hartland Virtual Academy and Parker Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48843?
4 public middle schools are located in 48843.
What is the racial composition of students in 48843?
48843 public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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