For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public middle schools serving 4,359 students in Waterford, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waterford, MI are Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, Waterford Kettering High School and Pierce Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waterford, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Waterford have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% 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 Waterford, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Virtual Learning Academy Consortium
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2111 Pontiac Lake Rd
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 209-2037
Gr: K-12 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Waterford Kettering High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2800 Kettering Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 673-1261
Gr: 7-12 | 909 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Pierce Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5145 Hatchery Rd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-0331
Gr: 6-8 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Mason Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3835 W Walton Blvd
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 674-2281
Gr: 6-8 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Oakside Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
355 Summit Dr
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-2000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 706-2000
Gr: K-12 | 1,424 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Kingsley Montgomery School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4265 Halkirk Dr
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Waterford, MI 48329
(248) 623-9660
Gr: PK-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Momentum Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
60 S Lynn Ave
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Waterford, MI 48328
(248) 682-5000
Gr: PK-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Waterford, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Waterford, MI include Virtual Learning Academy Consortium, Waterford Kettering High School and Pierce Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Waterford?
7 public middle schools are located in Waterford.
What is the racial composition of students in Waterford?
Waterford public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Waterford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Waterford include: Mason Middle School vs. Pierce Middle School, Pierce Middle School vs. Mason Middle School
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