For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 732 students in 48846, MI.
The top ranked public middle schools in 48846, MI are Freedom Acres School and Ionia Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 48846 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in 48846, MI have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 48846, MI ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Freedom Acres School
Special Education School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2191 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2921
Grades: PK-12
| 119 students
Rank: #22.
Ionia Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
438 Union St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0040
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
48846, Michigan ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Deerfield Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1755 Harwood Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6320
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
830 Harrison St.
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-3530
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Heartlands Institute Of Technology High School (Closed 2012)
Vocational School
250 East Tuttle Rd
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-6540
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Independent Living Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
201 East Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0542
Grades: Inquire with school
| 4 students
Michigan Reformatory (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1342 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-2500
Grades: 9-12
| 1 students
Riverside Correctional Facility Elementary School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
777 West Riverside Dr
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 527-0110
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Success - Ionia High School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
322 W Main St
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Ionia, MI 48846
(616) 232-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 48846, MI?
The top ranked public middle schools in 48846, MI include Freedom Acres School and Ionia Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 48846?
2 public middle schools are located in 48846.
What is the racial composition of students in 48846?
48846 public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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