Best Schools in Midland, Michigan
27 schools · 13 Elementary · 4 Middle · 5 High · 5 Other
Choosing a school in Midland?
Use this page to compare every school in Midland by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
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Central Park Elementary School
Elementary · Midland Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Hh Dow High School
High · Midland Public Schools. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
Pine River Elementary School
Elementary · Bullock Creek School District. Ranked from real test data; compare it on the map and table below.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Midland for 2026 are Central Park Elementary School (8.4/10), Hh Dow High School (8.1/10), and Pine River Elementary School (7.9/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
27
21 public · 6 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$192,550
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Schools
27
21 public · 6 private
Avg Score
7.0
out of 10
Median Home
$192,550
home value · ACS
Districts
5
serving the city
Rates 8.4/10 despite 63% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Midland schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Midland
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (Top 10 of 17 rated schools; 27 schools in the directory). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Central Park Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Hh Dow High School | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Pine River Elementary School | 7.9 / 10 |
| 4 | Floyd School | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | Jefferson Middle School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Midland High School | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Bullock Creek High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Bullock Creek Middle School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Siebert Elementary School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Woodcrest Elementary School | 7.3 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 7.0/10
- Median household income
- $79,660
- Median home value
- $192,550
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40%
- Avg commute
- 23 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 75%
58% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Midland compares
Michigan rank
#81 of 376
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Michigan avg (6.2)
Median household income
$80k
109% of Michigan median
Schools in this city
24
Midland Public Schools runs 62% of Midland's public schools
Midland touches 5 districts, but Midland Public Schools is the one most addresses actually attend.
Midland Public Schools accounts for 13 of 21 public schools (62%). The other 4 districts hold the remaining 8.
Among 17 public schools with real test data, composite scores run from 5.4 to 8.4 — the spread is inside Midland, not a citywide average.
- Midland Public Schools13 public · 62%
- Bullock Creek School District5 public · 24%
- Academic and Career Education Academy1 public · 5%
- Midland County Educational Service Agency1 public · 5%
- Windover High School1 public · 5%
About Schools in Midland, Michigan
Midland, Michigan offers parents a compact but notably strong public school landscape. The city's 19 ranked public schools carry an average score of 7.1 out of 10 — a figure that places Midland well above most Michigan cities its size. More telling: 11 of those 19 schools, or 58%, score 7 or higher, meaning the majority of families here have access to above-average options regardless of which neighborhood they land in.
The elementary tier is where Midland's strongest concentration of quality lives. PrePrimary Center at Carpenter Street School leads the city with an 8.6 out of 10, making it the top-rated school in the district and one of the stronger early-childhood programs in the region. Plymouth Elementary (8.5) and Woodcrest Elementary (8.4) follow closely, with Bullock Creek Elementary (8.2) rounding out a group of four elementary schools that all clear the 8.0 mark. For families with young children, Midland presents an unusually consistent set of strong options at the grade levels that matter most for long-term academic foundation.
The secondary picture holds up well. HH Dow High School scores a 7.9 out of 10, anchoring the upper grades and signaling that the performance gains made in elementary school carry forward. A 7.9 at the high school level is a meaningful data point for families tracking college-readiness and outcomes — it sits solidly above the state median.
For parents comparing Midland against peer Michigan cities, the 58% rate of schools scoring 7-plus is the most practical lens. Most cities this size show a wider spread, with a few strong schools and several that pull the average down. Midland's curve is notably tighter at the top end. The main practical question for families isn't whether good schools exist here — they clearly do — but rather which of the top elementary feeders aligns with your home address, since the gap between the 8.6 leader and the broader field is real and worth factoring into housing decisions.
Elementary Schools
13 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 58 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten | 8.5 |
| 2 | 617 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.4 |
| 3 | 252 students · 3rd–5th | 7.9 |
| 4 | 311 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.8 |
| 5 | 641 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.4 |
| 6 | 601 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.3 |
| 7 | 424 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.2 |
| 8 | 487 students · Kindergarten–5th | 7.1 |
| 9 | 281 students · Pre-K–2nd | 6.8 |
| 10 | 393 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
Show all 13 elementary schools in Midland
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 906 students · 6th–8th | 7.7 | ||
| 2 | 359 students · 6th–8th | 7.5 | ||
| 3 | 808 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 | ||
Private Schools1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Tri-City Sda SchoolPrivate 12 students · 1st–6th | Not Rated | ||
High Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,265 students · 9th–12th | 8.1 |
| 2 | 1,134 students · 9th–12th | 7.6 |
| 3 | 481 students · 9th–12th | 7.5 |
| 4 | 131 students · 9th–12th | 5.6 |
| 5 | 100 students · 9th–12th | 5.4 |
Other Schools
5 schools| # | School | Rating | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 160 students · Pre-K–12th | 6.1 | ||
| 2 | 10 students · 15–15 | — | ||
| 3 | 15 students · 4th–12th | — | ||
Private Schools2 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types. | ||||
| 1 | Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate 383 students · 1st–12th | Not Rated | ||
| 2 | Hidden TreasuresPrivate 434 students · Pre-K–12th | Not Rated | ||
Schools in Midland
Midland, Michigan · 27 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 2 ZIP codes
Median Income
$79,660
Median Home Value
$192,550
Median Rent
$1,014/mo
Population
66,400
College Educated
40%
Homeownership
75%
Avg Commute
23 min
Poverty Rate
10.8%
Community Profile
Midland has a median household income of $79,660. It is a well-educated community where 40% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $192,550, with a median rent of $1,014/month. The area has a poverty rate of 10.8%. The average commute for residents is 23 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Michigan
- Elementary
- 13
- Middle
- 4
- High
- 5
- Other
- 5
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How we rate schools
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Common questions about schools in Midland, Michigan
How many schools are in Midland, Michigan?
Midland has 27 schools, including 21 public and 6 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Midland, Michigan?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Midland is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Midland, Michigan?
The top-ranked school in Midland on MySchoolScout is Central Park Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best elementary school in Midland, Michigan?
The top-ranked elementary school in Midland on MySchoolScout is Central Park Elementary School with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What is the best middle school in Midland, Michigan?
The top-ranked middle school in Midland on MySchoolScout is Jefferson Middle School with a composite score of 7.7/10.
What is the best high school in Midland, Michigan?
The top-ranked high school in Midland on MySchoolScout is Hh Dow High School with a composite score of 8.1/10.
How many school districts serve Midland, Michigan?
Midland is served by 5 school districts: Windover High School, Academic and Career Education Academy, Bullock Creek School District, Midland Public Schools, Midland County Educational Service Agency.
What is the education level in Midland, Michigan?
According to Census data, 40% of adults in Midland have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Midland, Michigan?
The median household income in Midland is approximately $79,660 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Midland, Michigan?
Yes, Midland has 6 private schools alongside 21 public schools. The top-rated private school is St Brigid Catholic School with a score of 6.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Midland, Michigan?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Midland is 22.8:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Midland, Michigan?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.