For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 2,577 students in Harper Woods, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harper Woods, MI are Avatar Academy Of Excellence, Harper Woods Middle School and Harper Woods Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harper Woods, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Harper Woods have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 85% 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 Harper Woods, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Avatar Academy Of Excellence
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
19748 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 912-3948
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(313) 912-3948
Gr: 7-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 78:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Harper Woods Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19800 Anita St
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 343-1830
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(586) 343-1830
Gr: 6-8 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Harper Woods Virtual Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19872 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(800) 297-2119
Gr: 6-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 206:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Chandler Park Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
20100 Kelly Rd
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(248) 905-5030
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(248) 905-5030
Gr: 6-8 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Discovery Creative Pathways Harper Woods
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
19360 Harper Ave
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(616) 916-7590
Harper Woods, MI 48225
(616) 916-7590
Gr: K-8 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Harper Woods, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Harper Woods, MI include Avatar Academy Of Excellence, Harper Woods Middle School and Harper Woods Virtual Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in Harper Woods?
5 public middle schools are located in Harper Woods.
What is the racial composition of students in Harper Woods?
Harper Woods public middle schools minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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