For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 450 students in 48723, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48723, MI are Caro Alternative High School, Highland Pines School and Caro Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 48723 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48723, MI have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48723, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caro Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 N State St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-6845
Gr: 7-12 | 49 students Student-teacher ratio: 49:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Highland Pines School
Special Education School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1381 Cleaver Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-5200
Gr: PK-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Caro Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
299 N Hooper St
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3167
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-3167
Gr: 6-8 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
48723, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bridges Assessment Center (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
2515 East Akron Rd
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Caro, MI 48723
(989) 673-2144
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48723, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48723, MI include Caro Alternative High School, Highland Pines School and Caro Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48723?
3 public middle schools are located in 48723.
What is the racial composition of students in 48723?
48723 public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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