For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,465 students in Taylor, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor, MI are Quest Charter Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy and Trillium Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylor, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Taylor have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Taylor, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Quest Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24745 Van Born Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 299-0534
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 299-0534
Gr: K-8 | 683 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #22.
Taylor Exemplar Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26727 Goddard Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 941-7742
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 941-7742
Gr: K-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #33.
Trillium Academy
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15740 Racho Blvd
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-8222
Taylor, MI 48180
(734) 374-8222
Gr: K-12 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #44.
Robert J West Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10575 William St
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5783
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #55.
Hoover Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27101 Beverly Rd
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Taylor, MI 48180
(313) 295-5775
Gr: 6-8 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Taylor, MI include Quest Charter Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy and Trillium Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Taylor?
6 public middle schools are located in Taylor.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylor?
Taylor public middle schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Taylor are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Taylor include: Trillium Academy vs. Quest Charter Academy, Taylor Exemplar Academy vs. Quest Charter Academy, Quest Charter Academy vs. Trillium Academy
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