For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 3,333 students in 49686, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49686, MI are Central High School, North Ednew Horizons and Grand Traverse Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 49686 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 49686, MI have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 49686, MI Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central High School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1150 Milliken Dr
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-6500
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-6500
Gr: 8-12 | 1,326 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
North Ednew Horizons
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
933 Rose St
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5685
Gr: PK-12 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Grand Traverse Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1245 Hammond Rd E
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 932-6008
Gr: PK-12 | 824 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Woodland School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7224 Supply Rd
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 947-7474
Gr: K-8 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
East Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1776 3 Mile Rd N
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-7300
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-7300
Gr: 6-8 | 829 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
North Edbridgeway
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 S Garfield Ave
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Traverse City, MI 49686
(231) 933-5683
Gr: PK-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 49686, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 49686, MI include Central High School, North Ednew Horizons and Grand Traverse Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 49686?
6 public middle schools are located in 49686.
What is the racial composition of students in 49686?
49686 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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