For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,795 students in 49423, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49423, MI are Black River Public School Middlehigh, Vanderbilt Charter Academy and Hamilton Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49423 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49423, MI have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49423, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Black River Public School Middlehigh
Charter School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
491 Columbia Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 355-0055
Gr: 6-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Vanderbilt Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 W 16th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 820-5050
Gr: K-8 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Hamilton Virtual School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4317 46th St
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Holland, MI 49423
(269) 751-5148
Gr: K-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Holland Virtual Tech High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
600 Van Raalte Ave
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5051
Gr: 6-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Holland Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
373 E 24th St
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Holland, MI 49423
(616) 494-5085
Gr: 6-8 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49423, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49423, MI include Black River Public School Middlehigh, Vanderbilt Charter Academy and Hamilton Virtual School.
How many public middle schools are located in 49423?
5 public middle schools are located in 49423.
What is the racial composition of students in 49423?
49423 public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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