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Best Flint Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public middle schools serving 8,598 students in Flint, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Flint, MI are Marion D Crouse Instr Center, Special Education Services and Elmer A Knopf Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Flint, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Flint have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 82% 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 Flint, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marion D Crouse Instr Center
Special Education School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3330 Luce Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4507
Gr: PK-12 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Special Education Services
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5075 Pilgrim Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-5018
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Elmer A Knopf Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1493 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-4489
Gr: K-12 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Accelerated Learning Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1602 S Averill Ave
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1805
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Ca Alternative Edatlantis
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
G3493 Beveridge Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-8220
Gr: 6-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Armstrong Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6161 Hopkins Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 591-9929
Gr: 6-8 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #77.
Linden Charter Academy
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3244 N Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 720-0515
Gr: K-8 | 789 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Way Academy Flint Flint Campus
Alternative School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
817 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 412-8655
Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
Madison Academy Elementarymiddle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6170 Torrey Rd
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 655-2949
Gr: K-8 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1010.
Carmanainsworth High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 N Linden Rd
Flint, MI 48532
(810) 591-3240
Gr: 8-12 | 914 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Flint Cultural Center Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Robert T Longway Blvd
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 845-3387
Gr: K-12 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1212.
Carmanainsworth Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1409 W Maple Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-6202
Gr: 6-8 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Northridge Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 W Coldwater Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 785-8811
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1414.
Michigan School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1235 W Court St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 257-1486
Gr: PK-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1515.
Academy West Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3400 N Jennings Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0123
Gr: 6-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1616.
The New Standard Academy
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2040 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 787-3330
Gr: PK-12 | 859 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Dailey Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6236 Neff Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 591-9890
Gr: PK-7 | 328 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1818.
International Academy Of Flint K12
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2820 S Saginaw St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 600-5210
Gr: K-12 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Hamady Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3223 W Carpenter Rd
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0895
Gr: 7-8 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Beecher High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6255 Neff Rd
Flint, MI 48505
(810) 591-9281
Gr: 7-12 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2121.
Richfield Public School Academy
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3807 N Center Rd
Flint, MI 48506
(810) 736-1281
Gr: 3-8 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #2222.
Holmes Stem Middle School Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
6602 Oxley Dr
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1968
Gr: 6-8 | 256 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Flint Cultural Center Academy High School
Charter School
432 N Saginaw Street
Flint, MI 48502
(810) 339-8750
Gr: K-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Kearsley Street
Special Education School
923 E Kearsley St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 767-6134
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Community
Special Education School
1181 W Scottwood Ave
Flint, MI 48507
(810) 591-3890
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
The Learning Coop
Alternative School
1309 N Ballenger Hwy
Flint, MI 48504
(810) 591-0860
Gr: 6-12 | 11 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
Whaley Children Centers
1201 N Grand Traverse St
Flint, MI 48503
(810) 760-1259
Gr: K-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Flint, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Flint, MI include Marion D Crouse Instr Center, Special Education Services and Elmer A Knopf Learning Center.
How many public middle schools are located in Flint?
27 public middle schools are located in Flint.
What is the racial composition of students in Flint?
Flint public middle schools minority enrollment is 82% 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 Flint are often viewed compared to one another?

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