For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,268 students in Grosse Pointe, MI. The top-ranked public middle schools in Grosse Pointe, MI are Brownell Middle School, Pierce Middle School and Parcells Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grosse Pointe, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Grosse Pointe 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), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Grosse Pointe, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Brownell Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
260 Chalfonte Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-3900
Gr: 5-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
15430 Kercheval Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Grosse Pointe, MI 48230
(313) 432-4700
Gr: 5-8 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Parcells Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20600 Mack Ave
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 432-4600
Gr: 5-8 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Marquette Elementarymiddle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6145 Canyon St
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Grosse Pointe, MI 48236
(313) 417-9360
Gr: PK-8 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grosse Pointe, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grosse Pointe, MI include Brownell Middle School, Pierce Middle School and Parcells Middle School. Grosse Pointe has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Michigan.
How many public middle schools are located in Grosse Pointe?
4 public middle schools are located in Grosse Pointe.
What is the racial composition of students in Grosse Pointe?
Grosse Pointe public middle schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Grosse Pointe are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Grosse Pointe include: Brownell Middle School vs. Parcells Middle School, Brownell Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School
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