For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,045 students in 49525, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 49525, MI are Northern Hills Middle School, Crossroads Middle School and North Park Montessori Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49525 have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49525, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49525, MI Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northern Hills Middle School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3775 Leonard St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8650
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 493-8650
Gr: 7-8 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Crossroads Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4400 Ambrose Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 361-3430
Gr: 7-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
North Park Montessori Academy
(Math: 30% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: PK-8 | 371 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln Developmental Center
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
862 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4800
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Lincoln School
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
860 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4700
Gr: K-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Knapp Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1759 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1100
Gr: K-8 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #77.
Kent Isd Deaf And Hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Costa Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 410-4990
Gr: PK-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
Cbot School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
1655 E Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 363-8020
Gr: 9-12
Kent Isd Conference Center (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
1633 East Beltline Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-1333
Gr: 11-12
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 364-2217
Gr: PK
Kent Isd Shared Ed Entity (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
2930 Knapp St Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2280
Gr: K-12 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Kent Transition Center (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
1800 Leffingwell Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 365-2263
Gr: 11-12
Kent Vocational Options Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
864 Crahen Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2740
Gr: 9-12 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 56:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
3375 Cheney Ave Ne
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 819-2848
Gr: K-5 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 49525, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 49525, MI include Northern Hills Middle School, Crossroads Middle School and North Park Montessori Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 49525?
8 public middle schools are located in 49525.
What is the racial composition of students in 49525?
49525 public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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