For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 3,777 students in Westland, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Westland, MI are John Glenn High School, Adlai Stevenson Middle School and American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Westland, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Westland have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Westland, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
John Glenn High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
36105 Marquette St
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2323
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 419-2323
Gr: 8-12 | 1,368 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
Adlai Stevenson Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38501 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2351
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2351
Gr: 6-8 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
30055 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Westland, MI 48185
(313) 533-0000
Gr: 2-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #44.
Adams Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
33475 Palmer Rd
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2396
Westland, MI 48186
(734) 419-2396
Gr: 6-8 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Universal Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
28015 Joy Rd
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Westland, MI 48185
(734) 402-5900
Gr: PK-12 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Westland, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Westland, MI include John Glenn High School, Adlai Stevenson Middle School and American Montessori Academy Upper Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Westland?
5 public middle schools are located in Westland.
What is the racial composition of students in Westland?
Westland public middle schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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