For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 1,774 students in Newaygo County, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newaygo County, MI are Education And Activity Center, Grant Learning Center and Fremont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Newaygo County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Newaygo County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Newaygo County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Education And Activity Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4554 West Career Pathway Ct
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-7919
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Grant Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
331 E State Rd
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5622
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Fremont Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
500 Woodrow St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-0230
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-0230
Gr: 6-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Grant Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
96 E 120th St
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5910
Grant, MI 49327
(231) 834-5910
Gr: 5-8 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
Newaygo Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
850 76th St
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Newaygo, MI 49337
(231) 652-1285
Gr: 5-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Quest High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
350 Cedar St
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Fremont, MI 49412
(231) 924-2350
Gr: 6-12 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
White Cloud Junior High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
555 E Wilcox Ave
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
White Cloud, MI 49349
(231) 689-1705
Gr: 6-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Newaygo County, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Newaygo County, MI include Education And Activity Center, Grant Learning Center and Fremont Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Newaygo County?
7 public middle schools are located in Newaygo County.
What is the racial composition of students in Newaygo County?
Newaygo County public middle schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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