Public schools in Ada, MI
7 open public schools with an address in Ada, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
7
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,088
7 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
18.1:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Ada public schools
The federal directory lists 7 public schools in Ada, MI: 2 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high. The 7 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,088 students, an average of 441 per school. The largest campus is Eastern High School (768 students), and the largest elementary school is Ada Vista Elementary School (446).
Every listed school belongs to Forest Hills Public Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 18.1:1, higher than the statewide school median of 16.3:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
About 11% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Ada
Elementary schools in Ada
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Elementary School Forest Hills Public Schools | PK–04 | 293 | 11.9:1 | |
| Ada Vista Elementary School Forest Hills Public Schools · Magnet | KG–04 | 446 | 17.7:1 |
Middle schools in Ada
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Middle School Forest Hills Public Schools | 07–08 | 488 | 19.5:1 | |
| Central Woodlands 56 School Forest Hills Public Schools | 05–06 | 462 | 18.2:1 | |
| Eastern Middle School Forest Hills Public Schools | 06–08 | 528 | 18.1:1 | |
| Goodwillie Environmental School Forest Hills Public Schools · Magnet | 05–06 | 103 | 24.2:1 |
High schools in Ada
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern High School Forest Hills Public Schools | 09–12 | 768 | 17.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White80%
- Hispanic6.1%
- Black1.6%
- Asian6.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.2%
Enrollment-weighted across 7 Ada schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,088 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Ada
How many public schools are in Ada, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 7 open public schools with a location address in Ada: 2 elementary, 4 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 3,088 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Ada?
All listed public schools with an address in Ada belong to Forest Hills Public Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Ada?
Eastern High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Ada, with 768 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Ada?
No school with an address in Ada is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Michigan.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Ada schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Ada public schools is 18.1:1, higher than the Michigan school median of 16.3:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Ada guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Michigan cities