For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 443 students in Hartford, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hartford, MI are Hartford Alternative Education and Hartford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartford, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Hartford have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hartford, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hartford Alternative Education
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
115 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7143
Gr: 6-12 | 122 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Hartford Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
141 School St
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Hartford, MI 49057
(269) 621-7200
Gr: 6-8 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hartford, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hartford, MI include Hartford Alternative Education and Hartford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hartford?
2 public middle schools are located in Hartford.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartford?
Hartford public middle schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.