2020 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

Goodwillie Environmental School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 5-6
• 10 reviews

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

• 100 Students
• 21:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern Hills Middle School

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

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

• 591 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Central Woodlands School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 5-6

• A

• 530 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Grand Rapids Middle School

• East Grand Rapids Public Schools, MI
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

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

• 699 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northern Trails School

• Forest Hills Public Schools, MI
• 5-6

• A

• 554 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Lake Intermediate School

• Spring Lake Public Schools, MI
• 5-6

• A

• 364 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Cross Creek Charter Academy

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

• A

• 784 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riley Street Middle School

• Hudsonville Public School District, MI
• 6-8
• 1 review

Alum: Close to home, grew up with a lot of my peers (elementary school, neighbors, etc.), faculty and students resided in the same town and had a strong sense of community.
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• A

• 643 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

North Muskegon Middle School

• North Muskegon Public Schools, MI
• 6-8

• A

• 256 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Spring Lake Middle School

• Spring Lake Public Schools, MI
• 7-8
• 4 reviews

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

• 400 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Byron Center West Middle School

• Byron Center Public Schools, MI
• 6-9

• A

• 598 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Baldwin Street Middle School

• Hudsonville Public School District, MI
• 6-8
• 1 review

Parent: It’s been a really great place for my kids to socialize & learn & be educated by great teachers who encourage their students—my kids flourished here! The lunch options could be a little better.
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• A

• 875 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Excel Charter Academy

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

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
• 6-8
• 5 reviews

Middle School Student: NRMS is a really good school! The teachers are fantastic, and the school is managed quite nicely. All problems and disputes were quickly and discreetly resolved. It's a really good learning environment.
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• A

• 964 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Chandler Woods Charter Academy

• Public School
• Belmont, MI
• K-8
• 7 reviews

Middle School Student: I have had an amazing experience at Chandler Woods. I joined this year and I am currently finishing eighth grade. The teachers are very understanding and are willing to do what ever they can to enhance the students' learning abilities and skills. The kids are also very open and welcoming. I was new this year and felt very welcome. I highly recommend Chandler Wood!
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• A

• 723 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Robert L. Nickels Intermediate School

• Byron Center Public Schools, MI
• 3-7

• A

• 592 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

White Pines Intermediate School

• Grand Haven Area Public Schools, MI
• 5-8
• 1 review

• A

• 809 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

East Rockford Middle School

• Rockford Public Schools, MI
• 6-8
• 1 review

Niche User: The experience of a school this big might scare small town folk, but in my opinion there is so much more to this school and have a great future
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• A-

• 795 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lincoln School

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

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

• 263 Students
• 5:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lakeshore Middle School

• Grand Haven Area Public Schools, MI
• 7-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: Lakeshore is pretty lit. There is a little bit of bullying, but they do their best to resolve it. The building is still very nice (for how old it is) and everyone makes you feel welcome.
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• A-

• 960 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harbor Lights Middle School

• West Ottawa Public School District, MI
• 6-8

• A-

• 927 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walden Green Montessori School

• Public School
• Spring Lake, MI
• K-8
• 1 review

Parent: Walden Green Montessori is an excellent school for children who do not thrive in the traditional public school setting. No child is excluded. Walden Green puts an emphasis on inclusion and peaceful coexistence alongside academic excellence. The Peace Education curriculum teaches students how to get along with other people and how to care for our planet.
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• A-

• 184 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Walker Charter Academy

• Public School
• Walker, MI
• PK, K-8

• A-

• 768 Students
• 22:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

The Potter's House

• Private School
• Grand Rapids, MI
• PK, K-12
• 12 reviews

Works Here: The Potter's House is an incredible place to work and teach. In its mission to provide a Christ-centered Education to children from all ethnic-heritages and income levels and to equip them to serve God and society to their fullest potential, the faculty and staff provide an unprecedented educational experience in being both a safe-haven and a college-prep school. Since 1981, the PH alumni are currently serving God and society as engineers, stay-at-home parents, contractors, teachers, machinists, social workers, ministers, professors, surgeons, and more.
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• A-

• 554 Students
• 14:1 Student-Teacher Ratio