For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 949 students in Buchanan, MI.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan, MI are Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up and Buchanan Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buchanan, MI public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Buchanan have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Buchanan, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Buchanan High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8403
Gr: 8-12 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Step Up
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Buchanan Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
610 W 4th St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8406
Gr: 5-7 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Buchanan Virtual Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 W Chicago St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8401
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Buchanan, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
502 Claremont St
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8407
Buchanan, MI 49107
(269) 695-8407
Gr: K-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Buchanan, MI include Buchanan High School, Buchanan Step Up and Buchanan Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Buchanan?
4 public middle schools are located in Buchanan.
What is the racial composition of students in Buchanan?
Buchanan public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Buchanan are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Buchanan include: Buchanan Step Up vs. Buchanan Virtual Academy, Buchanan Step Up vs. Buchanan High School, Buchanan Virtual Academy vs. Buchanan Step Up
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