For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,409 students in 48329, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48329, MI are Waterford Kettering High School, Pierce Middle School and Mason Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 48329 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48329, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48329, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Waterford Kettering High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kettering Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Gr: 7-12 | 902 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5145 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Gr: 6-8 | 742 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3835 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Gr: PK-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
48329, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3000 Sashabaw Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-1649
Gr: K-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
3810 Clintonville Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
2989 Van Zandt
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-6347
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
4241 Steffens Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-1091
Gr: PK-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 48329, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 48329, MI include Waterford Kettering High School, Pierce Middle School and Mason Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48329?
4 public middle schools are located in 48329.
What is the racial composition of students in 48329?
48329 public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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