For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,016 students in Ada, MI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Ada, MI are Central Middle School and Eastern Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ada, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Ada have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Ada, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
5810 Ada Dr Se
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8750
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8750
Gr: 7-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Eastern Middle School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2200 Pettis Ave Ne
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8850
Ada, MI 49301
(616) 493-8850
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ada, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ada, MI include Central Middle School and Eastern Middle School. Ada has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Ada?
2 public middle schools are located in Ada.
What is the racial composition of students in Ada?
Ada public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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