Public schools in Adrian, MI
16 open public schools with an address in Adrian, operated by 5 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
16
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,744
16 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14:1
Michigan median 16.3:1
Charter schools
0
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Adrian public schools
The federal directory lists 16 public schools in Adrian, MI: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. The 16 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,744 students, an average of 297 per school. The largest campus is Adrian High School (804 students), and the largest elementary school is Madison Elementary School (753).
Adrian Public Schools operates the most schools here (7), and 3 regular districts have at least one Adrian campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. 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 14:1, lower 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.
Among 5 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% 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 Adrian
Adrian Public Schools
Public school district
7 schools in Adrian
Lenawee ISD
Specialized public school district
4 schools in Adrian
Madison School District (Lenawee)
Public school district
3 schools in Adrian
Michigan Department of Corrections
State operated agency
1 school in Adrian · 25 total
Tecumseh Public Schools
Public school district
1 school in Adrian · 5 total
Elementary schools in Adrian
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Elementary School Adrian Public Schools | KG–05 | 468 | 18.2:1 | |
| Lincoln Elementary School Adrian Public Schools | PK–05 | 280 | 14:1 | |
| Madison Elementary School Madison School District (Lenawee) | PK–05 | 753 | 15.1:1 | |
| Michener Elementary School Adrian Public Schools | PK–05 | 266 | 12.8:1 | |
| Prairie Elementary School Adrian Public Schools | PK–05 | 187 | 11.5:1 | |
| Sutton Early Learning Center Tecumseh Public Schools | PK–03 | 330 | 11.2:1 |
Middle schools in Adrian
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Middle School Madison School District (Lenawee) · Magnet | 06–08 | 388 | 17.2:1 | |
| Springbrook Middle School Adrian Public Schools | 06–08 | 612 | 16.6:1 |
High schools in Adrian
6| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adrian Community High School Adrian Public Schools · Alternative School | 09–12 | 40 | 26.7:1 | |
| Adrian High School Adrian Public Schools | 08–12 | 804 | 19.3:1 | |
| Gus Harrison Correctional Facility Michigan Department of Corrections · Alternative School | 09–12 | 5 | — | |
| JCLISD Academy A Regional Middle College Lenawee ISD | 09–12 | 46 | 11.4:1 | |
| LISD TECH Center Lenawee ISD · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 0 | 0:1 | |
| Madison High School Madison School District (Lenawee) · Magnet | 09–12 | 439 | 17.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Adrian
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maurice Spear Campus Lenawee ISD · Alternative School | 04–12 | 21 | 5.6:1 | |
| Milton C Porter Ed Center Lenawee ISD · Special Education School | PK–12 | 105 | 3.3:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White60.3%
- Hispanic28.2%
- Black3.8%
- Asian0.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 15 Adrian schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,744 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Adrian
How many public schools are in Adrian, MI?
The current NCES directory lists 16 open public schools with a location address in Adrian: 6 elementary, 2 middle, 6 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 4,744 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Adrian?
Schools with an address in Adrian belong to 5 education agencies, led by Adrian Public Schools (7 schools), Lenawee ISD (4 schools), Madison School District (Lenawee) (3 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Adrian?
Adrian High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Adrian, with 804 students in 2024–25 (grades 08–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Adrian?
No school with an address in Adrian 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 Adrian schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Adrian public schools is 14:1, lower 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 Adrian 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