For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,001 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 (2026)
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 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 | 472 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 | 379 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
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 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
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 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
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 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
49525, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
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%
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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