For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 1,653 students in Osceola County, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in Osceola County, MI are Muskegon River Youth Home, Pineview Homes and Pine River Area High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Osceola County, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Osceola County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Osceola County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Muskegon River Youth Home
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3030 Long Ln
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Grades: 1-12
| 25 students
Rank: #22.
Pineview Homes
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8444 Oak Rd
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-0401
Grades: 1-12
| 14 students
Rank: #33.
Pine River Area High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Grades: 8-12
| 367 students
Rank: #44.
Reed City Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
233 W Church Ave
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-6174
Grades: 5-8
| 470 students
Rank: #55.
Pine River Area Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
17445 Pine River Rd
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Leroy, MI 49655
(231) 829-3841
Grades: 4-7
| 274 students
Rank: #66.
Marion High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2213 20 Mile Rd
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Grades: 6-12
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Evart Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
321 N Hemlock St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Grades: 5-8
| 252 students
Rank: #88.
Lighthouse Academy Eagle Village
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Hersey, MI 49639
(616) 305-6681
Grades: K-12
| 35 students
Osceola County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ashmun School @ Eagle Village (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4507 170th Ave
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5585
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5585
Grades: 3-12
| 64 students
321 N Hemlock St
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Evart, MI 49631
(231) 734-4222
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
400 S. Division Street
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5191
Hersey, MI 49639
(231) 832-5191
Grades: K
| 115 students
Marion Alternative Education (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
P.o. Box 0
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Marion, MI 49665
(231) 743-2836
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
225 West Church
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Grades: 9-12
| 20 students
Reed City Community Education (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
829 S Chestnut Suite B
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5517
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
238 W. Lincoln Street
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Reed City, MI 49677
(231) 832-5572
Grades: 4-5
| 234 students
107 Bremer St
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-3251
Tustin, MI 49688
(231) 829-3251
Grades: 3-5
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Osceola County, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in Osceola County, MI include Muskegon River Youth Home, Pineview Homes and Pine River Area High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Osceola County?
8 public middle schools are located in Osceola County.
What is the racial composition of students in Osceola County?
Osceola County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% 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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