For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 872 students in Mason, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mason, MI are North Star School, Mason Middle School and Heartwood School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mason, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Mason have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% 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 Mason, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Star School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
611 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1354
Gr: K-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Rank: #22.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
235 Temple St
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6514
Gr: 6-8 | 752 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Heartwood School
Special Education School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
625 Hagadorn Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1404
Gr: PK-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Ingham Isd Asd Programs
Special Education School
1811 Pinecrest Dr
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1247
Gr: PK-8 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Mason, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 S. Cedar Street
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 676-6502
Gr: K-5 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
430 N Capitol Ave
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1254
Gr: 10-12 | 40 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Ingham Administrative Unit (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2630 West Howell Rd
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Mason, MI 48854
(517) 244-1214
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Mason, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Mason, MI include North Star School, Mason Middle School and Heartwood School.
How many public middle schools are located in Mason?
4 public middle schools are located in Mason.
What is the racial composition of students in Mason?
Mason public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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