For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 400 students in Sanford, MI.
The top-ranked public middle school in Sanford, MI is Meridian Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sanford, MI public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Michigan public middle school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 44% statewide average). Middle schools in Sanford have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sanford, MI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meridian Junior High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3475 N Meridian Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3360
Gr: 5-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Sanford, Michigan Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3303 North Highway M-30
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3300
Gr: 9-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
2534 North West River Rd
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Gr: PK
2534 W. River Road
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Sanford, MI 48657
(989) 687-3455
Gr: K-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sanford, MI?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sanford, MI include Meridian Junior High School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sanford?
1 public middle schools are located in Sanford.
What is the racial composition of students in Sanford?
Sanford public middle schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public middle schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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