Best middle schools in Grand Rapids (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 18 schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Michigan.
- 183Blandford SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle74.5% Math proficiency · 60 students
- 282Northern Hills Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 515 students
- 381East Grand Rapids Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle70% Math proficiency · 710 students
- 475Northern Trails 56 SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle62% Math proficiency · 520 students
- 567Center for EconomicologyGrand Rapids · Public Middle44.5% Math proficiency · 60 students
- 665Highlands SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle52% Math proficiency · 445 students
- 756Crossroads Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 472 students
- 844Kenowa Hills Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 634 students
- 944Pinewood Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle39% Math proficiency · 842 students
- 1032Grand Rapids Public Museum MiddleGrand Rapids · Public Middle32% Math proficiency · 175 students
- 1131Crestwood Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 700 students
- 1227Valleywood Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle18% Math proficiency · 541 students
- 1321Godwin Heights Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 382 students
- 1418Westwood Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle9% Math proficiency · 176 students
- 1517Riverside Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 227 students
- 1612Kelloggsville Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 1711Alger Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 314 students
- 1810Burton Middle SchoolGrand Rapids · Public Middle6% Math proficiency · 488 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blandford School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 82.5 Top 10% | 74.5% Math proficiency | 60 |
| 2 | Northern Hills Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 81.9 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 515 |
| 3 | East Grand Rapids Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 81.0 Top 10% | 70% Math proficiency | 710 |
| 4 | Northern Trails 56 School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 75.3 Top 25% | 62% Math proficiency | 520 |
| 5 | Center for Economicology Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–6 | Public | 66.7 Top 50% | 44.5% Math proficiency | 60 |
| 6 | Highlands School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 5–6 | Public | 64.5 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 445 |
| 7 | Crossroads Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 55.5 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 472 |
| 8 | Kenowa Hills Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 634 |
| 9 | Pinewood Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 44.0 Lower 50% | 39% Math proficiency | 842 |
| 10 | Grand Rapids Public Museum Middle Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 31.6 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 175 |
| 11 | Crestwood Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 30.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 700 |
| 12 | Valleywood Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 27.1 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 541 |
| 13 | Godwin Heights Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 20.7 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 382 |
| 14 | Westwood Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 17.8 Lower 50% | 9% Math proficiency | 176 |
| 15 | Riverside Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 16.6 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 227 |
| 16 | Kelloggsville Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 12.1 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 17 | Alger Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 10.9 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 314 |
| 18 | Burton Middle School Grand Rapids · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 10.0 Lower 50% | 6% Math proficiency | 488 |
Blandford School in Grand Rapids leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Grand Rapids with a Success Index (US) of 82.5. Of the 18 schools shown, 18 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Michigan middle schools rankings, every school on the Grand Rapids page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Grand Rapids?
Blandford School in Grand Rapids, Michigan ranks first among middle schools in Grand Rapids with a Success Index (US) of 82.5 out of 100 (Enrollment: 60).
How are middle schools in Grand Rapids ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.