2019 Best Middle Schools in the Grand Rapids AreaAbout this List

Eagle Crest Charter Academy

• Public School
• Holland, MI
• K-8

• A+

• 686 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern Hills Middle School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 7-8
• 4

High School Senior: My favorite experiences were in my Challenge classes, both history and language arts. I was really able to bond with my classmates and a few of my teachers over more in depth curriculums.
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• A

• 586 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Woodlands School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 4-7

• A

• 545 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Middle School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 7-9
• 2

Alum: My experience at Central Middle School was above average. The administration, teachers and counselors were all helpful in learning techniques and tricks to how to be prepared for High School and eventually college. I was able to participate in multiple clubs and sports to just see what I liked and didn't before trying things out in High School.
Read 2 Reviews

• A

• 598 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Goodwillie Environmental School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 5-7
• 10

Parent: The curriculum is fantastic. Scheduling is a bit tough unless your child knows what they are going to be when they grow up when they are 10! The counseling staff is over-worked. Study hours and tutoring after school is offered and very accessible.
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• A

• 97 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cross Creek Charter Academy

• Public School
• Byron Center, MI
• K-8

• A

• 784 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Knapp Forest Elementary School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• PK, K-7

• A

• 681 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Eastern Middle School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 6-9

• A

• 401 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern Trails School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 4-7

• A

• 567 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Grand Rapids Middle School

• East Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI
• 5-9
• 1

Alum: Students were judgmental and overly sheltered, most having grown up in “the bubble” of East Grand Rapids, giving them little to no real world understanding. However, most teachers were exceptionally devoted to the learning of their students and the facilities were in wonderful condition.
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• A

• 698 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Lake Intermediate School

• Spring Lake Public Schools, MI
• 5-6

• A

• 372 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Orchard View Elementary School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• K-7

• A

• 582 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Muskegon Middle School

• North Muskegon Public Schools, MI
• 6-9

• A

• 251 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pinewood School

• Jenison Public Schools, MI
• K-7

• A

• 364 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Holland Elementary School

• West Ottawa Public School District, MI
• PK, K-10

• A

• 227 Students
• 15:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Rosewood School

• Jenison Public Schools, MI
• K-7

• A

• 525 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chandler Woods Charter Academy

• Public School
• Belmont, MI
• K-8
• 2

Parent: Chandler Woods focus is on Morals and I love this about the school. The middle school has amazing class bonding trips, they have an incredible theme week, and their Field trips are so fun. There is great communication from the staff and teachers and the parents are always welcomed into the school. My children are in a safe environment and I'm so happy they have the opportunity to go to this school.
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• A

• 723 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Grandville Century Park Learning Center

• Grandville Public Schools, MI
• PK, K-7

• A

• 535 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Lake Middle School

• Spring Lake Public Schools, MI
• 6-9
• 4

High School Student: Spring Lake Middle School has its ups and downs. Teachers and staff members are oblivious to student conflicts, but most students are respectful toward each other.
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• A

• 381 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Duncan Lake Middle School

• Caledonia Community Schools, MI
• 6-9

• A-

• 480 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Excel Charter Academy

• Public School
• Grand Rapids, MI
• K-8
• 2

Alum: I loved my time at Excel Charter Academy! The teachers and faculty were always so welcoming, and helpful. They worked hard with each student to help them be successful and really cared about us. I am really glad that I attended this wonderful school for my pre-high school education!
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• A-

• 772 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Rockford Middle School

• Rockford Public Schools, MI
• 5-8
• 4

Alum: This school is great! The teachers are friendly and helpful, and the school is conveniently located right in downtown Rockford! We are able to have a bowling unit in gym at the local bowling alley and a swimming unit in the pool. Although the school might be old, it is in good condition! I am very happy with my experience at my middle school!
Read 4 Reviews

• A-

• 933 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln School

• Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI
• K-12
• 6

Recent Alumnus: The school its great, however it can get a bit complicated sometimes. Girls are mostly mean and its hard to fit in.
Read 6 Reviews

• A-

• 267 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Rockford Middle School

• Rockford Public Schools, MI
• 5-9

• A-

• 767 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walker Charter Academy

• Public School
• Grand Rapids, MI
• K-8

• A-

• 768 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio