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Best Sterling Heights Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 4,359 students in Sterling Heights, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI are Bozymowski Center, Heritage Junior High School and Bemis Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sterling Heights, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sterling Heights have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sterling Heights, MI (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bozymowski Center
Special Education School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
11870 Eldorado Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-5391
Gr: PK-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Heritage Junior High School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
37400 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-3100
Gr: 7-9 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Bemis Junior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
12500 19 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-2500
Gr: 7-8 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Davis Junior High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
11311 Plumbrook Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-2700
Gr: 7-9 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Frank Jeannette Jr High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
40400 Gulliver Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 797-3300
Gr: 7-9 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #66.
Carleton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8900 15 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 825-2590
Gr: 6-8 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Grissom Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
35701 Ryan Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 698-4310
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
New Dawn Academy Of Warren
Charter School
8200 Irving Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(248) 327-7673
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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Sterling Heights, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Academy For International Studies (Closed 2011)
37400 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-3100
Gr: 9
Advancepath Academy (Closed 2016)
7600 18 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(586) 797-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Angus Elementary School (Closed 2020)
3180 Hein Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 825-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Bozymowski Center Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
11870 Eldorado Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 939-0156
Gr: 6-9 | 52 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Fillmore Elementary School (Closed 2016)
8655 Irving Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 825-2860
Gr: PK-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Flynn Middle School (Closed 2015)
2899 Fox Hill Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 698-4301
Gr: 6-8 | 559 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Fuhrmann Middle School (Closed 2004)
5155 E. 14 Mile Road
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 825-2900
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Hatherly Elementary School (Closed 2015)
35201 Davison St
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 698-4349
Gr: PK-5 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Magahay Elementary School (Closed 2011)
44700 Oleander Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48313
(586) 797-5400
Gr: K-6
Naomi Gibbing Elementary School (Closed 2009)
11303 Greendale Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-1000
Gr: PK
Rose Kidd Elementary School (Closed 2011)
38397 Gladstone Dr
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-5300
Gr: K-6
Thorpe Elementary School (Closed 2004)
36095 English Drive
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 825-2790
Gr: K-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Utica Learning Academy (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
7600 18 Mile Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48314
(586) 797-6970
Gr: 9-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Walsh Elementary School (Closed 2011)
38901 Dodge Park Rd
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
(586) 797-6500
Gr: K-6
Warren Consolidated Early Childhood Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
35201 Davison St
Sterling Heights, MI 48310
(586) 698-4131
Gr: PK-K | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sterling Heights, MI include Bozymowski Center, Heritage Junior High School and Bemis Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sterling Heights?
8 public middle schools are located in Sterling Heights.
What is the racial composition of students in Sterling Heights?
Sterling Heights public middle schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sterling Heights are often viewed compared to one another?

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